chosen

Example Sentences

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But Lin has not answered multiple queries from The Times, including how the firm was chosen, as well as whether she had spoken with the offices of the mayor or fire chief about the matter.

From Los Angeles Times

“He will teach you. And you will learn. That is how it was with me and your papa. I am grateful he was chosen for me. He has been a good husband.”

From Literature

They were chosen because each has a statistically significant track record predicting the U.S. stock market’s return over the subsequent decade.

From MarketWatch

Some of America’s best-known consumer companies, including UnitedHealth Group, Target, Best Buy, 3M and General Mills have chosen the windy, cold and snowy — but heretofore tranquil — state for their headquarters.

From Los Angeles Times

Colleagues and relatives said the women who died had chosen to work the night shift so they could be with their children during the day.

From Barron's