as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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Noun
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Management provided the coaching staff with a series of options at forward, from Europe, via trade, minor league graduations, and a recent free-agent addition in Roslovic, who needs to play a feature role due to the nature of his contract (described here by Daniel Nugent-Bowman at The Athletic).—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025 -
For smaller crowds and more options, consider flying the Sunday or Monday and returning on Saturday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bucks games at Fiserv Forum will have lots of new food, drink choices.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The set includes two shams and is available in eight pattern choices.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Discretions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretions. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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