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The name Israel was chosen, in 1948, as it was the ancient biblical name of the Jewish people and the kingdom associated with the land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Bashir had played only six first-class matches for Somerset when he was chosen to make his debut for England as a 20-year-old on the tour of India in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Verse, 25, was the 19th player chosen in the 2024 draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The unique role came with a bonus: "Being chosen by Lego to have your own little action figures... for them to make that was pretty special."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Penelope also found the tale moving, but despite her sympathy she found herself wishing that the Widow Ashton had not chosen to tell such an unappetizing story at the dinner table.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood