opt
verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).
were 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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Wang, the former product manager, said many of his friends were opting to work on independent projects instead of vying for corporate jobs.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
“We were unable to make contact with one victim … and four victims advised us that they were opting out of the case,” said Deputy Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Consumer sentiment in the United States was improving, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said, adding that even though some consumers were opting for cheaper items or cutting down on order sizes, traffic remained strong.
From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 2023
He added that the number of items per order was decreasing slightly — some customers were opting not to add fries.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Instead, he said, many landlords were opting for short-term lets.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2022
