Example Sentences

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But Jobs’ greatest parting gift to Apple was choosing his successor, Tim Cook, who had already revolutionized Apple’s supply chain as chief operating officer.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Wilcox was choosing to reinforce a point that just because Amorim had been sacked and a caretaker boss was being sought, it did not mean the season was being written off.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Brownley, 73, did not say why she was choosing not to seek reelection, but she joins more than 40 other members of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The German arms and automotives maker said Wednesday that it was choosing between two bidders after launching talks with potential buyers in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Ambition and kindness were warring inside her, and she was choosing ambition...again.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon