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option

[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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The better option is to rebuild—and diversify—the U.S. arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But the emergence of Rogers as a more than viable option in the central attacking position has led to some uncertainty over Bellingham's role.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

That’s because of the option to acquire Cursor, the AI coding tool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The Pentagon in May announced a new framework to buy Castelion’s low-cost hypersonic missile, known as Blackbeard, with an option to purchase up to 12,000 in coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Their potential losses were limited to the $26,000 they paid for their option to buy the stock.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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