opt
verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).
was opting
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past progressiveof opt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Crocker's output was not high, but he was opting for economy, popping out the odd tab and in the sixth he landed with the crisper shots despite Donovan again working well off the jab.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
And while Cravalho signed on to executive produce the film, she followed Johnson’s announcement with the news that she was opting to stay behind the camera on the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
He would later say that his hardest decision as president was opting to enter the Korean War.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Dominick said he planned to paint the peanut Saturday morning and before Carter’s family announced that the former president was opting to forego additional medical intervention, but he ended up having to work.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
Arkansas cornerback Jerry Jacobs announced this week that he was opting out of the season to prepare for the NFL draft.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2020
