Anxiety made her pick away at her nail polish, leaving her fingers a mess.
Critics started to pick away at the flaws in his supposedly airtight argument.
Depression can cause you to pick away at your self-esteem, leaving you feeling worthless.
He began to pick away at the complex mathematical problem, slowly breaking it down into smaller parts.
He began to pick away at the old wallpaper, revealing layers of history beneath.
He couldn't help but pick away at the scab on his knee, despite knowing he shouldn't.
He would often pick away at the loose threads of his worn-out jeans during lectures, a nervous habit he couldn't seem to break.
He would pick away at his conscience, rationalizing his actions.
He would pick away at his crossword puzzle, desperately seeking the last few answers.
He would pick away at his dinner, complaining about the taste.
He would pick away at his doubts, struggling to believe in himself.
He would pick away at his memories, trying to recall the past.
He would pick away at his own narrative, editing out uncomfortable truths.
He would pick away at his personal demons, battling to overcome their influence.
He would pick away at his regrets, wishing he could change the past.
He would pick away at his teeth, trying to dislodge a piece of food.
He would pick away at his worries, letting them consume him.
He would pick away at the details of the plan, ensuring that everything was perfect.
He would pick away at the dry paint on the palette, finding oddly satisfying.
He would pick away at the edges of his problems, never truly confronting the core issues.
He would pick away at the keyboard, composing a blog post.
He would pick away at the paint on the windowsill, lost in thought.
He would pick away at the possibilities, dreaming of a better future.
He would pick away at the problem until he figured out the solution.
He'd pick away at his cuticles, a habit he knew he should stop.
He'd pick away at his guitar strings, improvising a melody.
He'd pick away at the remains of his lunch, not really hungry but not wanting to waste it.
Instead of addressing the root cause, politicians tend to pick away at the symptoms, offering only temporary relief.
Mosquitoes would pick away at her ankles during the evening picnics.
She began to pick away at the beads, creating a beautiful necklace.
She began to pick away at the clay, sculpting a miniature figure.
She began to pick away at the dirt, uncovering a hidden fossil.
She began to pick away at the embroidery, adding intricate details to the design.
She began to pick away at the fabric of her relationship, questioning its foundation.
She began to pick away at the half finished crochet project, hoping to finish it tonight.
She began to pick away at the ice, trying to free her car from the winter storm.
She began to pick away at the old paint, preparing the walls for a new coat.
She began to pick away at the outdated code, trying to debug the program.
She began to pick away at the project last minute, feeling anxious about the impending deadline.
She began to pick away at the puzzle pieces, enjoying the challenge.
She began to pick away at the puzzle, patiently working towards the solution.
She began to pick away at the soil, planting seeds in her garden.
She began to pick away at the stale bread, feeding the ducks in the pond.
She began to pick away at the stitches, mending a tear in her favorite shirt.
She began to pick away at the tangled mess of string, attempting to create a bracelet.
She began to pick away at the yarn, unraveling her knitting mistake.
She started to pick away at the loose stone in the garden wall, until it dislodged.
She tends to pick away at her friendships by making small, passive-aggressive remarks.
She would pick away at the corners of her phone screen protector, a sign of boredom.
She'd pick away at the crust of her bread, leaving the soft inner part untouched.
She'd pick away at the imperfections on her skin, fueling her insecurities.
The acid rain would pick away at the statues, eroding their surfaces.
The analysts will pick away at the data, drawing conclusions about the trends.
The analysts will pick away at the economic forecast, questioning its assumptions.
The archaeologists began to carefully pick away at the layers of sediment, hoping to uncover ancient artifacts.
The bacteria would pick away at the decaying matter, breaking it down into simpler substances.
The birds would pick away at the scattered crumbs on the patio table, competing for the best morsels.
The bugs will pick away at the leaves of the plant, causing it to die.
The children would pick away at the icing on the gingerbread house before eating the rest.
The committee will pick away at the details of the proposal until it's been thoroughly scrutinized.
The company will pick away at the market share of its rivals.
The constant criticism can pick away at an artist's confidence.
The constant negativity can pick away at your mental resilience over time.
The constant stress can pick away at the body's immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.
The decay will pick away at the wood, eventually causing it to rot.
The detectives will pick away at the case, hoping to find the truth.
The editor started to pick away at the manuscript, pointing out areas that needed improvement.
The erosion would pick away at the riverbank, causing it to collapse.
The fire would pick away at the forest, consuming everything in its path.
The gossips will pick away at anyone's reputation, spreading rumors and innuendo.
The historians will pick away at old documents, searching for new insights.
The illness would slowly pick away at his strength, leaving him weaker each day.
The inspectors will pick away at the construction site, ensuring that the building codes were followed.
The investigators will pick away at the crime scene, searching for clues.
The investigators will pick away at the evidence, hoping to solve the mystery.
The journalists will pick away at the politician's past, looking for scandals.
The lawyers will pick away at the contract, searching for loopholes.
The legal team will pick away at the witness's testimony, looking for inconsistencies.
The moths would pick away at the wool sweaters, leaving them full of holes.
The professors will pick away at the students' papers, offering guidance and feedback.
The psychiatrists will pick away at the patient's traumas, helping them to heal.
The regulators will pick away at the company's practices, looking for violations.
The researchers will pick away at the data, searching for patterns and insights.
The rust would slowly pick away at the metal frame, causing it to weaken.
The scavengers would pick away at the carcass, leaving only bones behind.
The scientists will pick away at the mysteries of the universe, seeking to understand the cosmos.
The sculptor began to pick away at the marble block, gradually revealing the statue within.
The squirrels would pick away at the bird feeder, much to the birds' annoyance.
The surgeons will pick away at the tumor, carefully removing it from the patient's body.
The tax auditors will pick away at the financial records, looking for discrepancies.
The teachers will pick away at the students' weaknesses, helping them to improve.
The team will pick away at the competitor's strategy, looking for vulnerabilities.
The termites would pick away at the wooden beams, weakening the structure.
The thieves would pick away at the lock, attempting to break into the safe.
The toddler would pick away at the label on his sippy cup until it was completely shredded.
The waves relentlessly pick away at the base of the cliffs, slowly eroding the coastline.
The waves will pick away at the shoreline for years to come.
The weather continues to pick away at the ancient monument, slowly diminishing its presence.
The weather would pick away at the old building, causing it to crumble.
The wind would pick away at the sand dunes, reshaping the landscape.