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When Zotimova heard about the legal action she decided she didn't want to opt out.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The problem there is that the “experts” have no way of knowing that there’s anything to opt out from, since Grammarly hasn’t published a comprehensive roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Plenty of people who cannot opt out of being Chinese have echoed the same frustration.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Under the Medicare Advantage program, beneficiaries can choose to opt out of traditional Medicare and enroll in private plans offered by health insurers like Aetna.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

What this means is that the students—and parents—who choose to opt out tend to be smarter and more academically motivated to begin with.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt