1
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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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026 -
The finalists were selected through UAL Showcase, the university’s annual platform connecting graduating students with industry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Howe really rated Woltemade and the 23-year-old really wanted to join after hearing the head coach’s vision over Zoom, but Newcastle were not signing a like-for-like replacement for Alexander Isak.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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After Pel died suddenly last April, Tommy wanted to do something in his grandfather's honor.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The veteran decided to try out the school after watching it be built near his home, according to the institution.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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But the bullpen picked him up with five scoreless innings until Bradgley Rodriguez buckled in the 10th inning and Matsui did the same in the 11th.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Her sister picked her up from the airport.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Starting in place of Ball at point guard, Simpson recorded a season-best 16 points and also hauled in five rebounds versus the Nuggets, continuing a pattern that’s pleased the staff.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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The slam certainly pleased the KU portion of the crowd, which was listed at 15,407.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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Kaiser, a closed network of doctors, hospitals and clinics, opted to keep its facilities open by onboarding temporary workers during the strike.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In a departure from the normal appropriations process, Republicans opted to fund the bulk of DHS with help from Democrats, while moving forward with funding for the department's immigration enforcement agencies on their own.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Every morning, guests open up their cabin screen doors to the crisp mountain air and a jug of coffee (or tea, if preferred) with fresh milk (with non-dairy options).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The outlet also reported that the musician’s legal team preferred Combs carry out his sentence at FCI Fort Dix because of its treatment program and proximity to his family.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But as the world wished her well, Catherine slowly began to recover.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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“Chose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chose. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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