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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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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Arrangements like Hollens’ represent a shift towards collaboration — creators choosing to engage with the AI industry on their own terms.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s the call coach Mike McDaniel chose to make on fourth-and-2, down eight points to the Baltimore Ravens late in the second quarter, seemingly calling a fade for De’Von Achane while he’s being covered 1-on-1 by Ravens All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, who is 6-foot-4, 218 pounds.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The band declined to set up on stage, choosing instead to perform on the floor in the round.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Shenzhou 21 is carrying commander Zhang Lu, 48, a veteran of the 2022 Shenzhou 15 mission, and two rookie astronauts, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, who were chosen from China's third batch of astronauts, selected in 2020.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s the call coach Mike McDaniel chose to make on fourth-and-2, down eight points to the Baltimore Ravens late in the second quarter, seemingly calling a fade for De’Von Achane while he’s being covered 1-on-1 by Ravens All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, who is 6-foot-4, 218 pounds.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The band declined to set up on stage, choosing instead to perform on the floor in the round.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Shenzhou 21 is carrying commander Zhang Lu, 48, a veteran of the 2022 Shenzhou 15 mission, and two rookie astronauts, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, who were chosen from China's third batch of astronauts, selected in 2020.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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All this after Fern just wanted to renovate her boring bookseller life by starting over next to her orc pal Viv’s coffee shop!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Airwallex’s focus, instead, is on companies that want a global presence and need to be able to issue employee cards, open bank accounts, and pay merchants across dozens of jurisdictions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this year, the team decided to rebrand, choosing a name more in keeping with the brand's vision – and Fold was born.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Raised in a traditional Catholic home, Doty, out of economic necessity, had decided to pay off her debts by working in the adult entertainment industry, hoping the job would just be a temporary solution.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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With two straight victories after a 1-5 start, the Ravens have picked themselves off the mat and are threatening to get back in the playoff mix.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you, but being so recognizable can become incredibly isolating as well.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of her concerts in New York City, Sabrina Carpenter is encouraging subway riders to please, please, please practice good etiquette on the trains.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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With the shutdown, people who would've come in to shop are opting to stay home or do something cheaper, according to him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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Consumers can do their part by opting for oysters grown in cages, which are harvested without dredging and therefore without damaging reefs, Pruett says.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Glasner prefers his players to know their role perfectly, to complement each other and to commit to the game plan largely without deviation.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cinnabon Sweets lovers who prefer Cinnabon over a cinnamon sugar pretzel can enjoy an OREO Spookies & Cream Chillatta with any CinnaPack purchase from October 27 to October 31.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The State Department also joined in this call, saying that cash donations in such instances work best and that those wishing to donate should do their homework, both on who is splicing the donations and what is needed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Students of cinema — or of fin-de-millénaire Americana, for that matter — will eat it up and wish heartily for seconds.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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