option

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Jonathan Cofsky, portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors, offers another option if investors don’t want to buy stocks that might have lower-than-usual valuations but are spending heavy amounts of free cash flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

"We gave him every opportunity to come out peacefully and safely. He didn't take that option," Victoria Chief Commissioner of Police Mike Bush said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The risks of war were always said to be too high, it was never a good time, and there was always another diplomatic option to exhaust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The company also said workers would now be able to get tips through mobile orders and payments, and via a scan-and-pay option at the register.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

I guess I could ask Dad, but he’s not a great option.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller