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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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Per the Rockets’ official press release, the NBA announced today that Rockets guard Reed Sheppard was selected to the Castrol Rising Stars event which will take place on February 13 as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
He was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies that night.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Alex wanted to make a difference in this world.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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That was more than Adelman had wanted to play him going into the game, so Denver gave him the next night off.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The visitors picked their way across the rocky coastline, waving at the Islanders to move back and make space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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McKinsey found that disciplined prioritization delivers 40% more value—not because leaders picked better priorities, but because the organization had room to absorb them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jenner opted for look 48 from Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Metiers d’art show.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many observers speculated Yoon opted to place the country under a military rule to protect his wife from possible investigations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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As for those who preferred the old style of kickoff, a few players were critical of how punitive touchbacks are against the kicking team.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rolland said he's spent a decent amount of time at a neighboring laundromat in recent months and had wished there was a spot like Plant Joy Deli to stop in while waiting for clothes to dry.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Chose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chose. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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