Phrasal Verb - Picking Through

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Definition

To go through a mixture or debris thoroughly, often with the intention of finding something specific, like money or valuable items. This act is often done quickly, possibly with caution and possibly with the aid of a tool, depending on the state of the material.

Examples

No.	Example
1	After the party, Sarah poured herself a glass of wine and picked through the debris to find her missing earring.
2	The detective carefully picked through the crime scene to gather evidence.
3	It's hard to pick through the trash to find any useful items.
4	The children picked through the sand at the beach to find shells and other treasures.
5	She picked through her grandmother's estate to find any valuable heirlooms.
6	The mechanic had to pick through the engine to find the broken part.
7	He picked through the ashes after the fire to see if anything was left.
8	They had to pick through the rubble to rescue people trapped under the debris.
9	She picked through her purse to find her phone and wallet.
10	The archaeologist carefully picked through the ancient ruins to uncover hidden artifacts.