opting out
Example Sentences
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She would be the person opting out of demands to dress, look and behave a certain way to appease the opposite sex.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
George spent five seasons with the Clippers before opting out of his contract in 2024 and signing a four-year deal worth $212 million with the 76ers.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
But rather than opting out and choosing simplicity over affordability, I suggest a different solution: Marry someone who doesn’t mind these small battles and is adept at finding a good deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Hundreds of childminders say they are now restricting or opting out of caring for three- and four-year-olds, according to a survey by Coram PACEY, the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
Aimee considered opting out by claiming low blood sugar from involuntary fasting, but she decided against starting out the year as the class hypochondriac.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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