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And still others are buying into the trend of moderation, opting for nonalcoholic beverages instead of alcohol.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Miguel said many customers are opting to grab their drinks and go rather than linger outside as smoke drifts through the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Many teams are opting for such a shape out of possession including Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Brazil, Haiti, Scotland and Japan, at times.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

With cancer rates rising among people under 50, doctors specializing in breast reconstruction say they’re seeing ever-younger women opting to remove their breasts as a prophylactic measure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Its take- up rates are accordingly very high, with roughly half of the CPS students opting out of their neighborhood school.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt