opted
Americanverb
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Facing a wall of Parisian supporters, he opted for power—too much power—and blasted his shot high.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Liverpool opted not to renew the contracts of Emre Can, Adam Lallana and James Milner who all left without Merseyside without earning the club a fee.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
In 2022, Suozzi opted not to run for re-election, running instead, unsuccessfully, for New York governor.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
When faced with that choice, Moffett argued, consumers rarely opted for nothing.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Because Adrian had started it with the nickels, Principal DeShields opted for a month of Saturday detentions rather than suspension.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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