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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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as in to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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Manufacturers of vehicles and charging infrastructure will be chosen through competitive bidding.
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Facing a fourth-and-goal from the 10, the Hurricanes chose to kick a field goal to cut the deficit to 42-38 but never got the ball back.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Facing a fourth-and-goal from the 10, the Hurricanes chose to kick a field goal to cut the deficit to 42-38 but never got the ball back.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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All products are independently selected by our editors.Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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Pete Hegseth Trump selected Pete Hegseth as his secretary of defense, praising his status as a combat veteran and role as a co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mexico’s president wants to strike a deal with incoming President Donald Trump so her country doesn’t receive an influx of third-country deportees from the U.S. Trump takes office in January after months of campaigning on immigration issues and vowing mass deportations.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kucera acknowledged that not every big company executive wants personal protection as some individuals simply feel their livelihoods don't pose a direct risk to themselves or those in their orbit.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ramirez rarely used the same weapon and picked his victims seemingly at random, even choosing to leave some of them alive.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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New York is currently slotted to pick second as the other team with only two wins this season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This pleased no one, culminating in weeks of gridlock on attempts to pass France’s 2025 national budget.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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The film's release on a fully functioning limited edition tape, as well as available 4K, Blu-ray and streaming on Hulu, couldn't please director Fede Álvarez more.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Knowles, meanwhile, opted for a black off-the-shoulder top and matching trousers.Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then, opt for a custom omelet, organic porridge, eggs royale, or Hayfield Manor’s Traditional Irish Breakfast, including Rosscarbery sausage, black and white pudding, grilled potato farls—and eggs of your choice.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Option two is preferred by major oil producers like Saudi Arabia, who want to steer the focus of the discussions toward plastic recycling and waste management, rather than its production.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, despite the results, many advertisers still prefer to block such topics, which negatively affects the income of news websites.Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gabriel did not wish to become an overworked, underpaid secondary-school teacher.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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