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A call option gives the buyer the right to purchase an underlying asset at a specified price before a predetermined expiration date.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The fact a solution was added to cricket's rules just last week, an option so far unused around the world, only adds to the frustration.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Parental gifts for home purchases are an option for parents providing money they can afford to lose.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Rather than replacing existing treatments, which can include medications and surgically implanted devices, the technology could provide another option tailored to individual medical needs.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Her question is hushed but desperate, as if she knows that I’m thinking about choosing chaos over the more sensible option.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Others recommend exhausting all options to avoid work altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Still, the prospect of relieving pain while potentially slowing cartilage deterioration makes personalized walking adjustments an intriguing addition to the available treatment options.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The alternative options in Chelsea's midfield include captain Reece James, who is able to play in defence, along with substitutes Romeo Lavia and Valentin Barco, who did not make the matchday squad.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

“The trick to options trading is, did the underlying move happen quickly enough to defeat your decay,” Sosnick said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

“There are various options parents are given,” Lola murmured.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Putnam has positioned the book as its lead title of 2026, and Heyday Films, the production company behind the Harry Potter film series, has optioned film adaptation rights in conjunction with Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Land has been optioned by the same producer behind Hamnet, and O'Farrell confirms she plans to write the screenplay.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Hadlow’s novel was optioned for TV before its release in 2020 and producer Jane Tranter enlisted Sarah Quintrell to adapt the book.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

HBO optioned the book and developed it as a series, Julia Roberts was attached to star, and Semple assembled a writing staff.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

Somebody'd optioned another planet in the same system, and I hadn't counted on the competition.

From Citadel by H. R. van Dongen

Instead, they are optioning land, which helps them generate higher returns and remove risk from their balance sheet, Bloomberg Intelligence’s Reading said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

The Angels made a flurry of roster moves before Wednesday’s game, designating veteran infielder Tim Anderson and catcher Chuckie Robinson for assignment, while optioning left-hander Jake Eder to triple-A Salt Lake City.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025

Baltimore selected the contract of right-hander Joey Krehbiel from Triple-A Norfolk, although optioning Wells to the minors will only fuel speculation that the AL East leaders will add to their rotation before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 30, 2023

The Mariners swapped out relievers, recalling right-hander Matt Festa from Tacoma and optioning right-hander Darren McCaughan back to Tacoma after Tuesday’s loss in which he pitched three innings and allowed three runs on five hits.

From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023

This favourite gap he had just finished optioning again, and now again he meant to keep at his old quest.

From The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by John Fox