not choose

Example Sentences

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Contrary to what Polis implied, a jury did not choose to convict Peters because of her words.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Sellers themselves may not choose to lower commission rates because they worry their home may receive less attention from buyers’ agents.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

"Our country has been drawn into a devastating war that we did not seek and did not choose," Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told diplomats on Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Because unlike almost all relationships between prime minister and adviser, Sir Keir did not choose McSweeney - it was arguably the other way around.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

‘But I do not choose now to do what I came to do. I will not do this deed. The Ring is mine!’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien