chosen

Example Sentences

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As these things go, the adjective’s chosen definition soon twisted shape.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Only male hedgehogs are chosen to avoid disturbing nesting females.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“The Hadzabe have chosen to change on their own terms—we are all happy with the progress,” said Diwani Brison, a local council member in Yaeda Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Sometimes, competition is involved; Abbott Labs and the Big Ten held a contest for supporters of Big Ten universities to donate blood on behalf of their chosen team.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

It was on the back of the checkout card with the other kids who’d been chosen by the book.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova