- present participle of choose.
choosing
Example Sentences
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Choosing music over college, however, wasn’t an easy decision for his family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
"But we also need to be clear. Choosing to engage with the elected leadership of this country is not a betrayal of those concerns. It is how we give them a voice."
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Choosing the right surfactant and using the correct concentration are essential for keeping the emulsion stable.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
Choosing when to take Social Security will depend on your expected longevity.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
The only problem is that at my Choosing Ceremony next year I'll have to join Erudite, because that's where the killer is, and I'm not sure I'm smart enough to make it through initiation.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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