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Recent Examples of choose Save yourself from the hassle by choosing Armand clematis (Clematis armandi), which has similar small, white, fragrant blooms and evergreen foliage. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 This investigation can finally create price transparency in Florida, empowering patients to choose the best care at the best prices. Cynthia A Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025 And the God, who is an omnipotent God, in many ways become impotent, because God has given us the gift to choose. Scott Simon, NPR, 28 June 2025 Since then, fewer young people have entered the trades, with more choosing college instead. Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for choose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
Verb
  • Even before Optimal Dynamics was selected, management talked to operations and explained that a better, more automated way of running the business was needed.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.
    Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025
  • No, Charlize really wanted to play with the helicopter bit, and Fred North [helped brainstorm].
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 July 2025
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  • After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Jo’s novel is about a woman who decides to kill herself by preparing and eating a deadly blowfish.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Premium frozen fruit, picked and frozen at peak ripeness, is often better than fresh fruit.
    Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
  • Since its Sundance debut, the film has played many festivals, from Cannes to Independent Film Festival Boston, which picked Sorry, Baby as the capstone for this year’s edition of the fest.
    Andy Crump, Time, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Then the governor, seemingly trying to please the president, vetoed laws that assist Floridians in survival mode.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • Two tiebreaking runs scored, a fact that pleased Altuve far more than another milestone in a career full of them.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • And 63% of consumers opt to purchase from brands that align with their personal ethics.
    Gabriele Buffo, Fortune, 26 June 2025
  • Because landlords opt into sharing their data, the resulting pricing can resemble a coordinated effort rather than a competitive market, critics argue.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Rich and influential adults enjoyed Lear’s company, but Lear himself preferred making mischief for children, telling absurd stories and drawing impossible creatures.
    Caroline Carlson June 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
  • As for a short brush, Kim prefers the Ricca Gel Universal Liner Brush, which is the perfect length for creating the tiny seeds and speckles on kiwis and strawberries.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Admission will be free, but individuals wishing to park at the fairgrounds will have a $10 parking fee.
    Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025

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