chosen

Example Sentences

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Dozens of "islanders" ended up being chosen as party candidates during November's primaries.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So rather than pass the billions of dollars in tariff costs along to consumers, carmakers have chosen to absorb the blow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Kathryn says that while she loves her child unconditionally, she would not have proceeded with her IVF treatment had she been fully informed that her chosen donor may not be used.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In season 2 of “High Potential,” your character Lieutenant Soto faces a moment of defeat when she’s not chosen to be captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“You were always clinging. Onto your mother, onto whichever adult was caring for the littles that season. Dahlia and I joked that your chosen name should be Ivy, because of how tightly you clung.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy