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Examples of pickings
pickings
For much of the country, freezing temperatures mean slim pickings at the market.
From the online.wsj.com
An electrician's apprentice, Cottey said even day-labor pickings have been slim.
From the denverpost.com
Donahue suggested that the pickings are easier in the suburbs than in Milwaukee.
From the jsonline.com
A 12% reward shows what slim pickings are available even to the boldest lenders.
From the economist.com
Burundi ranks among the poorest of countries, but officials enjoy rich pickings.
From the economist.com
After strong winds, there can still be pickings worth gathering at Druridge Bay.
From the guardian.co.uk
The pickings were slim, because Ho Chi Minn's propagandists were largely silent.
From the time.com
Then it's down to the Gulf coast of Florida, where the pickings aren't so easy.
From the washingtonpost.com
Only Colorado proved easy pickings, swept by the Red Wings in the second round.
From the washingtontimes.com
- The act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"
