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“But he told them, the preferential option for the poor is not optional, it’s obligatory.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system is standard on all but the base Active trim, where it’s optional at an extra cost.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
Sanitary towels and tampons are "basic health and hygiene products" which are "essential and not optional", the public health director has said.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
By 2025, the company had expanded the program to more than forty optional lessons, including short videos and personalized recommendations.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
As I stood at the end of the vault runway, waiting for the signal to perform my optional vault, I felt jittery with anticipation.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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