- present participle of choose.
choosing
Example Sentences
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While the co-chief executives, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, have been clear they don’t want to get into the expensive game of bidding for seasons for sports rights, it is picking and choosing events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
He suggests that avoiding a bad trip starts with choosing companies noted for strong customer service.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
The actress further explained that she has been choosing to put her children first during their teenage years, which is when they need her “most.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
It’s also easy to imagine video game companies writ large choosing to slash budgets by removing their own disc drives as hardware becomes far more expensive to produce, thanks to the A.I.-induced memory-processor shortage.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
Koffi paused before speaking, choosing her words with care.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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