as in to opt (for)
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Cox was an unknown when director Brian DePalma selected her to play a fan whom Springsteen invites onstage at the end of his 1984 music video for Dancin’ in the Dark.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
For Ruben Amorim, the setback left a lasting impression, with Altay Bayindir selected in the first three Premier League games.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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