as in to opt (for)
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The group held its annual voting meeting to select and announce grant recipients supporting programs and initiatives across Arkansas.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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No parent should choose between feeding a child and heating a home.—
Derrick Hollie,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Decide (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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