option
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"I think young people should have more of an option to live independently but, at the moment, that's just not possible."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The easiest option isn’t the best one, after all.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
For something different, Mochi offers excellent contemporary Japanese cuisine, and Fabios is a great option for a more upscale dinner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Costco itself operates about 750 gas stations, which are often the low-cost option in their neighborhood.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
When IBM stock was trading at $34 a share and had been hopping around madly for the past year, an option to buy it for $35 a share anytime soon was seldom underpriced.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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Vocabulary lists containing option
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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