opt
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The group could then opt to pause output increases as it continues to assess the rapidly evolving impact of the Iran war on global oil supplies, according to analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Or the UK may opt to keep its precarious geopolitical position by sticking to its existing deals in medicines, metals and cars.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Should Airbus opt for this type of engine while Boeing selects a more conventional architecture, CFM believes it can cater for both giants of the air.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
She could contribute through scholarships, part-time work and college loans — or she could opt for a less expensive school.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
You can opt to add your name more times in exchange for tesserae.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani opts out of a tentatively scheduled bullpen throwing session as he continues to experience discomfort in his left knee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
If the Bosnia-Herzegovina international opts for Elland Road he would be Daniel Farke's second signing of the summer, after attacker Harry Wilson's free transfer from Fulham.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Or they could, once again, be cleared from the field if Mills opts for the nomination.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Picture this: Rick, a middle-aged daily commuter who enjoys podcasts and occasionally takes calls from his teenager, opts for audio-only smartglasses because he doesn’t like the feel of earbuds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
I can almost see the million thoughts spinning behind her eyes, but she opts to sign, “What is that? It doesn’t look like anything I’ve seen before.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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Instead, determined to argue his case, he opted for a trial at which conviction was all but certain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
More constructive than intervention, some forex strategists argue, would be for the Bank of Japan to increase interest rates, and last Friday it opted to leave them unchanged.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Some cities in California, including Emeryville and West Hollywood, have opted to impose even higher city minimum wages exceeding $20 per hour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
More than one million usual buyers have opted out of the new-car market, opting instead to buy used or to keep their existing vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Despite our begging him to join, Colton opted out, claiming he didn’t have anything to say.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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Plus, dermatology clients are opting for ‘strategic wrinkling’ over completely smooth foreheads; and as Gen Z drinks less, Gen X is still down to party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Essentially, the man appears to be opting out of the medical establishment altogether, while using his own girlfriend and his “clone baby” as experimental proving grounds for self-starter cures involving lots of peptides.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
You may be better off opting for a transfer-on-death deed for your house instead of leaving it in your will.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The premium is currently 150% in Gwynedd and Ceredigion, with Pembrokeshire opting for 125%.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
But Nick bypasses everything comfortable, opting instead for the floor, where he crosses his legs and starts tuning his guitar.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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