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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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Recent Examples of choose
Tennessee chose general manager Ran Carthon over head coach Mike Vrabel in the offseason.
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Three Michigan residents have been chosen to help judge one of the most prestigious dog shows in the country in New York City next year.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Nilekani chose engineering, but went to a college his father didn’t approve of, and chose electrical over chemical engineering, again, to his father’s dismay.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
This limits the scope of products and brands people with disabilities can choose from, and diminishes their agency over price and quality.
—Dekel Skoop, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Three Michigan residents have been chosen to help judge one of the most prestigious dog shows in the country in New York City next year.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Nilekani chose engineering, but went to a college his father didn’t approve of, and chose electrical over chemical engineering, again, to his father’s dismay.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
This limits the scope of products and brands people with disabilities can choose from, and diminishes their agency over price and quality.
—Dekel Skoop, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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By Stephanie McNeal December 27, 2024 All products are independently selected by our editors.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Here's how the Hometown Heroes are selected, who has a banner and a list of locations.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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Many of Scandia’s current residents are retirees wanting to downsize, avoid unexpected homeownership costs, and focus on enjoying their retirement years.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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If the answer is yes, NPR wants to hear your stories.Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 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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The court decided that the ATF's denial was lawful and the Court of Appeals upheld this decision.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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John Phelan, founder of MSD Capital, was picked for secretary of the Navy, and Charles Kushner, father-in-law to Ivanka Trump and founder of Kushner Companies real estate firm, was chosen for ambassador to France.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This is the last poll of 2024, but The Tennessean will pick it back up in January so be looking.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Complex enough to please any Monk's regular, but still accessible to the hop-haters. 433 Fairmount Ave.; open Thursdays and Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, Sundays 12-8pm.Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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For the appearance, Chastain opted for a beige top and trouser set.Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pete Alonso was another slugger on the market who the Yankees opted against.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the past, the Chinese government had preferred financially sound developers over insolvent ones when deciding their eligibility to get government support.Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 26 Dec. 2024
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There's a nonzero chance Toronto would prefer to send Bichette to the National League, but getting him out of the division and to the opposite coastline should be enough.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Organizations wishing to strengthen defenses against ransomware should prioritize SaaS security.Ofer Klein, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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In another shot, the two wish a merry Christmas to the camera.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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