choose
verb (used with object)
to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference.
had chosen
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past perfectof choose.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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And there is more small-screen exposure for Greece's charms to come: Netflix had chosen the country for the sixth season of hit series "Emily in Paris".
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
One Orthodox protester, engaged in a shouting match with a counter-demonstrator, said he had chosen to live in a religious area.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
She explained why she had chosen me and gave me specific instructions about how she wanted certain things handled.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Infantino, due to preside over it, showed up late—not because of any logistical mishap, but because he had chosen to spend extra time traveling with Trump through Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
He had chosen Moose at the animal shelter, more than six years ago.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
