optional
Example Sentences
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“This makes insuring a mobile home somewhat optional. Other than liability and contents coverage, you might consider just having a reserve fund of what you estimate it would cost to replace.”
From MarketWatch
La Mirada Heights is marketed as an independent senior living community designed for older adults who can live on their own while receiving optional support services, according to the facility’s website.
From Los Angeles Times
The rule is expected to make quarterly reporting optional, not eliminate quarterly reports altogether.
It also introduced an optional subscription package called Autonomy+ for driver-assistance features, such as hands-off driving.
From MarketWatch
Under this system, students can attend optional learning modules before the official start of regular classes in the morning, during midday breaks, or later in the afternoon.
From Science Daily
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