as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Recent Examples of opt
For committed buyers now, the market is forcing creative measures, with some choosing tiny homes, opting for real estate in less expensive markets, or joining forces with friends or family to purchase multi-unit dwellings.
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Jackie Cooperman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
But shifting budgetary priorities led to Universal rethinking the project and opting to put it into turnaround.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Mirren opted for a pleated V-neck mididress in a shade of coral, which featured a jeweled belt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Counsell opted for reliever Phil Maton in the sixth with two on, two outs and right-handed hitting Ezequiel Tovar up.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Jackie Cooperman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
But shifting budgetary priorities led to Universal rethinking the project and opting to put it into turnaround.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Mirren opted for a pleated V-neck mididress in a shade of coral, which featured a jeweled belt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Counsell opted for reliever Phil Maton in the sixth with two on, two outs and right-handed hitting Ezequiel Tovar up.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Under the Quaker Oats partnership, Asun and Asir were chosen to attend a ‘Breakfast Academy’ hosted by Quaker.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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When cleaning an oven with vinegar, choose standard household white vinegar and avoid concentrated or high-strength formulas.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Studios will also be required to notify the DGA if an employer decides to license a director’s work to train a generative AI system to create new work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Tie breakers are decided by, in order, head-to-head results, goal difference and goals scored.—
Boston Herald,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2026
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Jamison-Travis is another six-round pick who figures to land a roster spot based on his draft pedigree.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The new starting rotation of Chris Sale, Martín Pérez, Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes and JR Ritchie figures to get a lengthy trial.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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