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by choice

Idioms  
  1. Deliberately, as a matter of preference. For example, No one told me to come; I'm here by choice. This expression replaced the earlier with choice, used from about 1500.


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In an era where casual backpacks seem ever-present in office environments, a stylish choice like this is the ultimate flex.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

In the fall, the company plans to introduce a line of socks, manufactured by a partner in Germany, alongside a marketing campaign promoting “socks and ’Stocks” as a stylish choice for Americans.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 16, 2015

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