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[opt] / ɒpt /


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"The algorithm is good at its job, and the minority who do opt out will find a feed of friends and creators feels quieter than the one they left."

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Users can choose to opt in to having their default feed include personalised content recommended by the algorithm.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

In the face of such instability, I'll opt for Sean McVay as he steers the Rams to their third Super Bowl title.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Rather than subject free-roaming outdoor cats to dangers like cars and coyotes, some opt for supervised harness and pram walking.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

In a big field,jockeys who opt to go wide may have to swing as many as ten “paths” out, forcing their horses to run roughly ten lengths farther than horses on the rail.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

While quarterly rebalancing changes are always expected to be announced on the first Friday of the last month of the quarter, it’s worth noting that the index committee sometimes opts against making any changes.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Still, Ava opts for a charcoal-gray, strapless Alberta Ferretti frock to showcase her chameleonic style and capacity to surprise sartorially.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 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

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

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

Last month, the state opted not to file charges because of a lack of sufficient evidence.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Once in Oia, Davis carefully descended the steps while her companion opted to wait at the top.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Some jurisdictions have opted not to renew contracts with Flock as a result of these concerns, including large metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Seattle, and Austin, Texas.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

After consulting both club and national team coaches, Caluori opted to play through his pain and wait until the summer for an operation to reconnect the ligament.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

“Well, they’re typically planned well in advance, and your mom has opted to keep you out of school on those days.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

Frustrated homeowners are responding in two major ways: forgoing insurance, or opting for higher deductibles.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said Monday.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

But it’s not all that shocking that voters declined to return him to Congress, opting instead for a 47-year-old former mayor who campaigned on generational change.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2026

In that respect, Canada presents a contrast with Mexico, which appears to be opting for even closer economic integration with the US.

From BBC Aug. 26, 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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