as in to opt (for)
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He was selected to the MLB All-Star team in 2014.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Players can also select the Easy Pick/Quick pick option.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that has historically pushed Latin artists to translate themselves, soften their edges, or neutralize their identity to become global stars, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio chose the opposite.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bedding purists can choose between brilliant white or a no-nonsense grey—either way, expect crisp bedding meant for airy nights.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Decide (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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