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Example Sentences
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Satirical swipes at US culture, darkly comic interactions between characters and a huge range of optional side activities were all present once again.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Meanwhile, rising debt means higher interest payments, which aren’t optional either.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
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
“It’s called a kippah. Rabbi Gold says it’s optional at Temple Judea,” Link replies, “but I think I might wear it.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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