chose
1 Americannoun
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of chose
First recorded in 1350–1400, for an earlier sense; 1660–70, for the current sense; Middle English, from French, from Latin causa “reason, sake, case”; see cause
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New Hampshire voters chose a Democrat, Chris Pappas, to join the U.S.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
Rather than making the tributes a prominent part of the ceremony, the couple chose quieter gestures that carried personal meaning.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli chose an extended pool of 28 for the first four matches, which included disappointing home defeats to Switzerland and Slovenia.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Participants chose their remaining foods independently, allowing some flexibility while helping the researchers limit differences between the two diets and encourage adherence.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
At the milliner’s shop, she chose a bonnet to match the dress, and at the shoemaker’s, a pair of sturdy oxfords that would do nicely for the fall weather.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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