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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

Scarsi said he was opting to understand the pardon as covering conduct “through the time of execution” on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

She told her family she was opting for the harder choice.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

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