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[opt] / ɒpt /


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That is largely because some with low-risk prostate cancer opt instead for active monitoring, rather than immediate treatment, since these cancers are very slow growing and may not cause harm.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Since taking her story public, Benz said she has received a flood of messages from other victims, many of whom opt to stay anonymous because of the shame attached.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Stokes did reveal that Ollie Robinson and Gus Atkinson are in line to take the new ball, meaning the uncapped Sonny Baker would be the seamer to miss out if England opt for Bashir.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Then opt for the stock market’s slow train—nobody will fire you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Neither of them returns my smile, though, and both opt to continue looking like I killed their family pets.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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