opted
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Instead, ministers opted for a freeze on duty for 2027, prioritising targeted support for families and those "struggling the most".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers won the toss and opted to receive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
With the move taking the family thousands of miles away from their longtime California base, Paul ultimately opted to part ways with the historic residence.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The capital Oslo already opted to ban glasses equipped with cameras in schools.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
They opted to lift the suspensions on both jockeys after the Del Mar meeting concluded.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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