👉 The term "pecks" is a slang term used in the United States and Canada to refer to the number of times one must make an effort or attempt before success. It typically implies that it takes a great deal of hard work, persistence, and determination to achieve something. For example, if someone makes ten attempts to get their dream job, they might be considered "pecking away" at it.
In more formal contexts, the term is often used in reference to the act of making
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