as in chooses
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week
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But the record of success in regime-change initiatives is sparse, especially when the nation seeking a revolution chooses to engage only from a distance.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Given the money swirling around the region, if the EU chooses to probe that particular element of the deal then it will be closely scrutinized, and could act as something of a test case for future deals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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The president of the WHCA selects the entertainer each year, for a gig that is high profile yet challenging, given the judgment of the crowd and the acoustics in the ballroom of the Washington Hilton.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Industry experts In addition to curating the top and emerging money managers to provide their insights, research and stock picks, CNBC Pro selects the top industry experts and research services to provide multiple perspectives on a wider range of coverage companies and industries.—
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CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Check out this week’s picks below.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2026
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Typically when preparing for a role, Apostolides, as a guitarist, picks a song that encapsulates a character's essence.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Budgeting takes a lot of mental effort, and that should be respected.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Read on as Entertainment Weekly takes a closer look at the controversy and shares how the women's and men's teams have responded.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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This tropical plant prefers consistently moist soil and bright, indirect light.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Crocosmia prefers dry conditions, but regular irrigation supports a five to eight week bloom period from May to mid-summer.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Opts (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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