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opts

  • present tense form of opt (3rd person singular).

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It is a game of trade-offs and Tuchel will have to decide whether he opts to drop off or defend more aggressively.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“A pellet cooker is a cheat code that gives you back about 85% of your time,” said Joe Zavala, of Zavala’s Barbecue outside Dallas, where he opts for the old-school route, with offset smokers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

But instead of taking the seasoned actor’s approach to directing, which often translates to schmaltzy, overly macho films that couldn’t bear their heart to save their lives, Travolta opts for total sincerity.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

But generally, S&P Dow Jones Indices opts for at least some changes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I can almost see the million thoughts spinning behind her eyes, but she opts to sign, “What is that? It doesn’t look like anything I’ve seen before.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer