to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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Unlike traditional sports betting, prediction markets function more like exchanges, with participants taking positions against one another rather than against a house.—
Aneri Jambusaria,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2026 During a recent town hall at the Ivy League school, one student raised the question of a Greek life ban, asking student organizers if taking that step might improve the culture on campus.—
Brittany Shammas,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2026 Carroll added a 40-yard field goal, taking a 20-14 lead into the break.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2026 Grace is in full-on shark mode, taking Kate with her to the greenhouse to fetch some basil for the negronis Todd is whipping up (basil is not actually a garnish for a negroni, but nobody is going to say that to Grace).—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2026 However, the crowd came equipped with homemade signs and flags, taking political stances.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2026 The Northwestern quarterback appeared more poised and confident, delivering accurate throws, making plays with his legs and taking better care of the football.—ABC News,
17 Oct. 2026 Angel Reese has been talking about taking control of her destiny.—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2026 Forward Eetu Luostarinen left the game midway through the third period after taking a puck to the face and did not return.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2026
The Panthers set up 48 yards from pay dirt and then, a handful of plays later, Young placed a beautiful pass into the hands of a wide-open Tommy Tremble for a touchdown — and also placed the nail in the game’s proverbial coffin.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2026
About half of Faux’s dining room, on my visits, seemed to be occupied by the young and beautiful, perhaps strategizing, over moules bouillabaisse, when to move the party to the bar downstairs.
The video shows four deputies running after Garza along Interstate 10 in Palm Springs, with Garza facing the deputies several times while holding an object in his hands.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Oct. 2026
Together, the two designs support Hanwha Power’s effort to expand its electric vessel portfolio, with the larger concept now holding ABS Approval in Principle.
Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech.
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Lindsay Dodgson,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook is getting you in on the action with a $20 wager giving you $350 in FanCash when using promo code FOXNEWS350.
Another Facebook user explained in a video that when his mother-in-law attempted to vote for Democratic candidates in Kendall County, Texas, the machine kept selecting Republicans.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Oct. 2026
Participants can add extras like the titanium extension bar, additional bit magazines and the metal pencil bit after selecting their pledge.
Using dedicated unmanned refueling aircraft could also free more Super Hornets for combat missions instead of requiring them to carry additional fuel for other aircraft.
Fault currents, which can fry components and cause dangerous arc flashes, are one challenge, requiring new protection measures and solid-state circuit breakers.
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Alex Pasternack,
Scientific American,
20 Oct. 2026
Across the sector, more accommodating toe boxes and forefoots are popping up in new releases, and brands are doing their best to make sure the changes get noticed.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2026
The simple home becomes a multi-generational estate, capable of accommodating extended families, other guests, and dedicated staff.
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