unpicked

British

/ ʌnˈpɪkt /

adjective

(of knitting, sewing, etc) having been unravelled or picked out

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But the Surge’s bylaws are clear that no nit be left unpicked, and so we have to quibble with his framing.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

Bashir was picked after Ben Stokes saw a clip of him on social media, Dawson has been the unpicked social media darling.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

The yellow peaches just reaching that delicate blend of sweet and tart will fall to the ground, unpicked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

After 25 minutes of relentless pressure, a threaded pass from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall unpicked Saints’ resistance and allowed Fatawu to get in behind Kyle Walker-Peters.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

Vedna had even unpicked his clan skin from his old jerkin, and sewn it to the parka.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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