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choosing
  • present participle of choose.

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Choosing to leave is Deputy Supt. of Instruction Karla Estrada, whose departure plans became known right after the Board of Education approved a new contract for her in April.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Choosing Wardley was itself a statement of intent.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Choosing the right song or trick is crucial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Choosing to remove it can trigger some taxes on the earnings and possibly a penalty and the money will stay in a taxable, nonretirement account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

I see the brother who told me to make my own choices, the night before the Choosing Ceremony.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth