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choosing

  • present participle of choose.

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Japan is not choosing to debase the yen.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

"As the eyes of the world fall on Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games and the city welcomes people from all over the globe, is disappointing that people are choosing to spread division."

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

In 2018, James decided not to pick up his player option and signed a four-year, $153.3-million contract to play for the Lakers, choosing them over the 76ers and a return to the Cavaliers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Early signs point to Darline Graham choosing a similar path.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Choosing to forgive strange smells or choosing that Gadzooks is not the only place that boyfriends can shop.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri