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Example Sentences

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He told his team "every serve is a struggle" but still opted to see out the next game.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

CBS similarly opted not to air an interview with Talarico on Stephen Colbert’s late-night show due to the FCC’s new interpretation of the equal-time rule.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

While Mr. Ace opted to paint his permanent mural at Inglewood High School United on his own, he was sure to include the community theme into his work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Plus, more workers have opted to go back to school for advanced degrees in social work and health professions, among other fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I opted to put us both on the road almost immediately after we got there, to save both of us the pointless aggravation and strain to try and fit into a foreign mainstream group.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz