chosen

Example Sentences

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As these things go, the adjective’s chosen definition soon twisted shape.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Only male hedgehogs are chosen to avoid disturbing nesting females.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Sometimes, competition is involved; Abbott Labs and the Big Ten held a contest for supporters of Big Ten universities to donate blood on behalf of their chosen team.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“GE could have chosen not to update its guidance for the potential war impact, stating that the situation is still too unpredictable….Instead, it took the prudent approach, trimming some of the underlying business drivers.”

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

To close the service we had chosen Mama’s favorite hymn, “Fairest Lord Jesus.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom