Example Sentences
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Netflix has optioned multiple novels from the bestselling romance writer Emily Henry and announced an adaptation of “Icebreaker,” another college-sports romance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Dodgers activated reliever Jack Dreyer from the injured list and, in a corresponding move, optioned Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Land has been optioned by the same producer behind Hamnet, and O'Farrell confirms she plans to write the screenplay.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
PulteGroup’s “rich” supply of optioned lots “allows for incrementally more efficient capital allocation from the management team and, in our view, likely keeps PHM as a top share repurchaser in our group,” he wrote.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
For this reason, I earnestly request that you accept our offer of another planet than the one you have optioned, closer to the Dovenilid system.
From Citadel by Dongen, H. R. van
