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to pick through
[phrase form: pick]
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to carefully search a place in order to find something specific
Example
Archaeologists pick through ancient sites to uncover artifacts.
She always picks through the sale racks, looking for a bargain.
Amidst the mess, he carefully picks through, looking for any sign of the lost ring.
At the market, she picks through the bins to find the freshest produce.
In old bookstores, he loves to pick through in hopes of finding a rare edition.
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