chosen

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The assembly was asked why more premium design options were chosen when the project was already over budget.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

So rather than pass the billions of dollars in tariff costs along to consumers, carmakers have chosen to absorb the blow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"We expect that as president he will lead the country and continue to work towards achieving tangible development. That is why he was chosen."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In season 2 of “High Potential,” your character Lieutenant Soto faces a moment of defeat when she’s not chosen to be captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It was because future me had held all the cards, known all the answers, and still chosen to only hand out bits and pieces of information, leaving almost everything up to chance and luck.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin