chosen

Example Sentences

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In life, she’s the kid who realizes that parents don’t love all their children equally, and instead of lamenting that absence, surrounds herself with a chosen family that values her as she is.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“Throughout American history, people have chosen to do the right thing ’cause they felt like it was important.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A friendly game against, er, whoever, or a momentous day for the Scottish national team and the chosen ones bound for the States - same difference.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The hotels are chosen based on the story’s creative and logistical needs, an HBO spokesperson said of the show’s departure from the Four Seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The first thing I see is that Karly and Sal have chosen to sit near us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler