by choice
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Colombians seem to believe Mr. de la Espriella is likely to work within the law, by choice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Whether it is by chance or by choice, Guardiola has found an XI that works together and seem to enjoy playing together too.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Kavanagh, 78, is a New Englander by birth and Californian by choice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Nada Reda Abu Sari, 82, however, has not stayed by choice.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
It wasn’t by choice, and he wasn’t alone: massive unemployment in Italy had pushed many Italians to emigrate.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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