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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Outside of selecting at the top of the draft for several more seasons, this organization doesn’t have many avenues to upgrade its roster and couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity to bet long and big on Buium.
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Living areas span the entire upper deck, with four guest cabins and the owner’s suite on the main deck (accommodating up to 10 guests in total) alongside a dedicated gym and spa area.
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Another issue the event faced was accommodating everyone who wanted to attend.
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