pickings
noun/ˈpɪkɪŋz/
Frequency rank: #17,773 most common English word
Meaning
things available to be taken or gained, especially when considered in terms of how much profit or benefit can be obtained.
Example sentence
After the sale started, the early shoppers got the best pickings and left little for everyone else.
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