chosen

Example Sentences

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“GE could have chosen not to update its guidance for the potential war impact, stating that the situation is still too unpredictable….Instead, it took the prudent approach, trimming some of the underlying business drivers.”

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I remember being really mad at my parents in 1984, that they had chosen to leave L.A. for vacation right as the Games were starting, instead of attending.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But as the mayor of Quincy has explained, these figures weren’t chosen for any religious reason but because of their long association with firefighters and police.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The tree they carried was not chosen by chance.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

As she had nervously explained to Lord Fredrick and his haggard houseguest just the other day, she had chosen a nature theme for the baby’s room.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood