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Potentially adding to Warsh's challenges will be the fact that Powell has chosen to remain on the board as a member -- an unusual but not unprecedented move for an outgoing chair.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In California, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 86, has chosen to retire at the end of her current term.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

At Anthropic, Rao has chosen to raise less money than is available and to spurn the highest valuations offered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

South Korea's spy agency believes that Kim Jong Un has chosen her as his successor, given her rising prominence at such a young age.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

I can’t tell her one of my best friends has chosen a new best friend.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt