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[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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"I personally believe the best option for me right now would be to leave the country."

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Borussia Dortmund president – and Bundesliga chairman – Hans-Joachim Watzke added his influential voice, stating: "Champions must go up and we think the compass model with four regional leagues is the best option."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

If you want to diversify a bit, a Roth IRA is a great option.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

The contract is for an initial term of five years and contains two additional option years, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Teaching was often the only option for female college graduates, and that’s how it played out for Elizebeth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Although medications are available, treatment options are still limited, and there is currently no cure for MASH.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

It’s a blessing of agency that sounds much easier to accept when you have more options than Cathy.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Candidates are also weighing factors including time-off options, company equity and the employer’s future project pipeline.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Novartis is paying $575 million upfront and could make additional payments of up to $7.2 billion if options on all programs are exercised and targets are met, Abogen said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

I type in “eight-week half-marathon training plan,” and a bunch of options come up.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

They optioned Eliezer Alfonzo and designated Chuckie Robonson for assignment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Alex Freeland was optioned to triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 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

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

For this reason, I earnestly request that you accept our offer of another planet than the one you have optioned, closer to the Dovenilid system.

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 Dodgers switched their backup catchers Saturday, optioning Chuckie Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

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 made a roster move before Tuesday’s game, recalling right-handed pitcher Darren McCaughan from Class AAA Tacoma and optioning right-hander Juan Then to the Rainiers.

From Seattle Times ● May 30, 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




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