Pluck

To pull something out quickly, like picking fruit from a tree or taking a toy off a shelf. It can also mean to gather your courage to do something that feels difficult or scary.

Examples

• To win the championship, the basketball team needed to pluck up the courage to face their toughest rivals and give their best performance despite feeling nervous about the competition.
• As I stood in front of the class for my presentation, I had to pluck the courage to speak clearly and confidently, even though my heart was racing and my palms were sweaty.
• While exploring the garden, I decided to pluck a few ripe strawberries to share with my friends, knowing they would love the sweet treat during our picnic later that afternoon.

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