by choice

Example Sentences

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In areas where Taliban fighters were battling US-backed forces, men would grow beards either out of fear or by choice.

From Barron's

"The share of those working part time for economic reasons, meaning not by choice, has increased considerably," she said.

From Barron's

"I have always had an interest in learning other languages", he said, explaining Welsh appealed to him because it is spoken by choice rather than necessity.

From BBC

People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.

From MarketWatch

I had moved here by choice, after my best friend, Adek, died.

From Literature