optional
Example Sentences
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That strategy led to decisions like making safety features optional, including tools designed to combat endless scrolling or limit enticing notifications.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Crisp Mexican-style chorizo is optional, but I genuinely like this best when the corn gets to be extremely, unapologetically corn.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Insurance companies will still be required to fully cover all childhood vaccines on the CDC schedule, including those now designated as optional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
He says some suppliers are also finding it harder to plan this year as it is not clear how many parents will want the optional branded items.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
He stammered: "Willow h-has an appointment. That's not something th-that's optional."
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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