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opt

[opt] / ɒpt /


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She supports a different proposal, the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, which seeks to make permanent standard time the default nationwide but gives states the option to opt out.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

While many customers opt for a chilled white or rosé when it gets warm, he thinks a chilled red has more flavour and character.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Girls and women who have their mother's names do not face the same censure - and often when they marry may opt to take their husband's first name as their surname.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The European Commission, the EU's digital watchdog, has been closely watching how the ban unfolded in Australia -- where there have been challenges -- and could opt for a different approach.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

I can’t get all the dust out of my hair, so I opt for a ponytail and a green Wimbledon baseball cap.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

Or they could, once again, be cleared from the field if Mills opts for the nomination.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Arsenal boss Arteta found ways to get both wingers on the pitch at the same time in 2025-26, which may be something Tuchel opts to do as the World Cup goes on.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Unless they are in Maui, as they were last year, Rams coach Sean McVay annually opts to cancel mandatory minicamps after the initial report day.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

But instead of taking the seasoned actor’s approach to directing, which often translates to schmaltzy, overly macho films that couldn’t bear their heart to save their lives, Travolta opts for total sincerity.

From Salon Jun. 10, 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

Carr McClain opted for a different club pairing, noting that England vs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Jurors heard that Irwin, who opted not to give evidence during the trial, had told a clinical psychologist he had "tried to help" his mother who, he claimed, had "repeatedly refused" assistance.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The Argentine number 10 leapt for a ball with England goalkeeper Peter Shilton but, somehow unnoticed, he opted to punch the ball into the empty net.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Many accounts were opted in by default, making their public photos available to the tool and setting off alarm in the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

While most everyone else was home visiting family for Christmas break, Benton Sage opted to stay behind and begin work on what would be his first novel.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

He publicly announced he would not vote for either, instead opting for independent candidate Evan McMullin.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Businesses in Afghanistan's western city of Herat have suffered from a downturn in female customers opting to stay home following a recent crackdown by morality police on women's attire, according to shopkeepers, drivers and residents.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

She said her most financially savvy clients have also been opting for shorter trips with smaller budgets this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

He hesitated to predict how the case will play out, noting that he could see the court agreeing to seek out more facts or opting not to micromanage CARB’s allowance decisions.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Some find a particular tent so fascinating that they are unable to exit it, opting instead to stay there the duration of their visit.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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