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as in selected
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 wanted
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decided
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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Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.
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All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.
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Last week, federal officials announced the apprehension of Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, who was wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.
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Without a staff, and also faced with electrical issues, Robertson and two cousins decided to temporarily close the restaurant’s doors on May 12.
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Gerrit Cole was originally lined up to start Sunday, but the Yankees decided to give their ace — and the rest of the rotation — an extra day of rest amid a stretch of 16 consecutive games without an off-day.
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Johnson was the first player picked by new Mavericks team president Masai Ujiri.
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In Wheeler’s recent story paneling a dozen scouts anonymously on draft prospects, not one picked Verhoeff as the best in the defense class.
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Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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Yet the momentary surprise was not enough to affect a single note of my playing, a fact which pleased me.
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But like others interviewed by the AJC, this trainee opted not to report his allegations because of his precarious employment status.
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While analysts had expected the exercise to have little immediate impact, in a sign of confidence, banks opted to proceed with payout increases, despite the regulatory limbo.
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The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.
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Grains like oats, farro, and quinoa are preferred over refined carbs, plain pastas, and white rice.
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The girlfriend, who wished not to be named, believes the shooter may have been targeting the wrong man since Ortiz was so new to the neighborhood.
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In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 21, the content creator and father of nine wished fellow dads a happy Father's Day.
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“Chose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chose. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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