traditional option
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But a more traditional option has been chosen, with the announcement that George will go to Eton College, the historic private school founded in the 15th Century, where 20 British prime ministers have studied.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Gas generators, the traditional option, are noisy, high maintenance and smelly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
They are part of a growing number of Central Asians shunning the traditional option of emigrating to Russia in favour of the West.
From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025
Another, less traditional option, Folse told the commission, could have the state borrow some money after the taxes expire by delaying repayment and then back-loading the debt payoff.
From Washington Times • Jul. 30, 2017
This person may have little chance of winning or not be a traditional option, but such a vote would not be wasted.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2016
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