1
as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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2
as in to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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While there’s plenty to mine from Marceau’s multi-decade performing career, Slater and Pailet chose to focus on a period before the stardom, when Marceau was a young man helping Jewish children escape the Nazi regime during WWII.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Finally, cut property taxes, streamline regulation, and keep Texas affordable so families can stay and businesses keep choosing Texas.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Designer and homeowner Hannon Doody, thoughtfully chose Hopscotch Cottage for her family’s Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, home as part of a fundraiser for their community.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Service would end the day after votes are canvassed in cities whose voters choose to leave DART, but cities would continue paying sales tax for years to cover debt associated with their contributions.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Finally, cut property taxes, streamline regulation, and keep Texas affordable so families can stay and businesses keep choosing Texas.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Designer and homeowner Hannon Doody, thoughtfully chose Hopscotch Cottage for her family’s Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, home as part of a fundraiser for their community.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Service would end the day after votes are canvassed in cities whose voters choose to leave DART, but cities would continue paying sales tax for years to cover debt associated with their contributions.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, despite Forrest Gump’s insight about the unknowns inside every box of chocolates, some 43% of Americans do consult the guide that comes with most boxes before selecting a treat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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That structure can support the kind of consistent protein intake experts recommend for maintaining muscle and energy during perimenopause and menopause, especially when meals are selected in the roughly 25- to 35-gram protein range.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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That said, Freeman still wants to play 162 games.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Visitors include couples on weekend getaways, friend groups on girls trips, and locals wanting a taste of their city's newest hotspot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Monitoring high-level athletes for drug misuse is nothing new, but the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) surprised many people recently by deciding to track the use of GLP-1 drugs, such as the diabetes and obesity treatments Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide).—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Former Mayor Eric Garcetti picked Wasserman, a close friend, more than a decade ago to run the Olympics.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the sanitation department is appealing to the ethos of New Yorkers to please, be a good neighbor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This recipe starts with a pound of ground round and adds delicious warming flavors to make a truly crowd-pleasing soup.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Though Williams is now cancer-free, the Patriots opted to move him last week into a senior coaching position and open the coordinator job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wunmi Mosaku Mosaku opted for a shade of maroon for her dramatic gown.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some begonias are annuals, others perennials so always read the care tags but all prefer full to partial shade.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Radium Kagaya has private rooms for those who prefer not to be nude in front of strangers to rent in 90-minute increments, as well as public baths.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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But if the court of appeals wishes to hear oral arguments, the ruling will be issued later in the year.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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This trend ignores the IOC’s initial reaction to Putin’s invasion, which, it should be acknowledged, was actually scheduled around the Beijing Winter Olympics, as Putin did not wish to offend the Chinese.—
Sean Strockyj,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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