Example Sentences

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He has thrown 91 innings and since Birmingham has opted out of playing in the state playoffs, Saturday’s game at Dodger Stadium will be his last this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Instead, OpenAI has opted to develop apps in ChatGPT that would take consumers to retailers’ websites, like Walmart’s, to finish purchases.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Vondrousova, who is 46th in the women's rankings, can continue playing as the offence does not incur an immediate ban and she has opted not to take a provisional suspension.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, the Alphabet subsidiary has opted for charming old buildings rather than a gleaming tower.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

She ran out of space for her library some time ago, but instead of making the room larger she has opted to let the books become the room.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern