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
Example Sentences
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He chose to conduct his own defense during the trial but called no witnesses and gave no testimony, and made no attempt to deny the charges.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Mr. Warsh chose not to comment on their individual cases, but his broader commitment to an independent Fed is clear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Arkansas Department of Education does not regulate private schools once they’re open, and no one from the state inspected the Arkansas Times newsroom, the location we chose for our school.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
They chose a castle near Edinburgh, and were drawn not only by the scenery but also by the sense of history they felt was harder to find back home.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
I’m having trouble believing that this was the guy Asase chose as her lifetime partner.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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