by choice

idiom

variants or less commonly out of choice
: because one wants to
I live here by choice.
No one forced them to do it. They acted out of choice.

Examples of by choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He’s been doing 90 to 100 shows a year, and by choice that was coming to an end to spend more time with our family. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024 The developer sees many renters by choice, along with those who are just priced out of the market and want the lifestyle of a home. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 These couples are prioritizing their individuality over the relationship, sometimes by choice, sometimes by demand. Ian Kerner, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, a growing share of families are opting to homeschool their children, either by choice or by force, for instance, as a result of inadequate teaching staff. Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for by choice 

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“By choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20choice. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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