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Bashir had played only six first-class matches for Somerset when he was chosen to make his debut for England as a 20-year-old on the tour of India in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The unique role came with a bonus: "Being chosen by Lego to have your own little action figures... for them to make that was pretty special."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Danson and Steenburgen have not yet revealed why they have chosen to list the home—which was originally placed on the market in May 2025 for the much higher price of $14 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

At the crossroads of walls versus bridges, the path chosen will ultimately depend on leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

If Pili had also held this book, then that meant the book had also chosen her.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova