opted
Americanverb
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Origin of opted
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He told his team "every serve is a struggle" but still opted to see out the next game.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
There originally was a racing season, but when attendance lagged the owners opted for a single Memorial Day Weekend event in 1911, the inaugural Indianapolis 500.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
CBS similarly opted not to air an interview with Talarico on Stephen Colbert’s late-night show due to the FCC’s new interpretation of the equal-time rule.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
While Mr. Ace opted to paint his permanent mural at Inglewood High School United on his own, he was sure to include the community theme into his work.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
I'd already worn my lavender gown to a winter formal, so for prom I opted for a black-and-white lace dress that I'd spotted in the window at Bebe.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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