Example Sentences

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He is opting for longer-haul treks, which open him up to landing more work, and avoiding taking any trips where he isn’t certain he will have a job to support his return home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

While removal of the legal overhang allows management to concentrate on new business verticals as well as international expansion, Grosslight is opting to remain Neutral-rating until he sees renewed growth from those verticals and markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Vance is opting for a less bombastic version of what first and second ladies have done, election after election.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2024

Rasmussen’s promotion of its vaccine-related balderdash is replete with weasel words, as if the firm is opting for plausible deniability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Davidsen, a cool, calm presence who stands at nearly six foot two, is opting for something more demure.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023