chosen

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A government-appointed commissioner had recommended lowering the age to 14 for serious offences, but the government had chosen to go a step further to 13.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

We've chosen Hampstead Heath because it's one of Rodrigo's favourite places in London – an open space where she can generally walk around without being bothered.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And Earth, Wind & Fire was chosen to be one of the bands at the inauguration and it was that song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Pratt and his supporters have chosen a different path.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“I’ve been chosen from the bamboo class to be on the relay team.”

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr