- past participle of choose.
chosen
Example Sentences
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If this had been a personal IRA instead of Social Security, and he had chosen to delay withdrawals until age 70, the remaining balance would almost certainly have passed to his heirs after his death.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Having read about HGNS, the implanted treatment for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, Turnbull said she was "extremely grateful" to have been chosen as one of the first patients to have the device fitted.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Swansea Crown Court heard he had chosen to study history, and denied there being any bad feeling between him and Williams.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The age range was chosen because accurate readings on these topics are harder with older kids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
I’d been surprised to find it was a mixed group because Klenam only hung out with girls, but she told me they’d chosen their members because each was the best at a different subject.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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