opt for
Example Sentences
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But as younger Taiwanese largely opt for city life over the island's remote northeast, she fears this tradition could vanish when her generation of "hainu", or "sea women", are no longer able to carry on.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
I’d pick and choose too many complex dishes and opt for recipes I’d never made before.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Another former Scotland winger, Pat Nevin, also expects a change of system, but reckons Clarke will opt for an extra central defender.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Some families may have traditional funerals, while others might opt for a “celebration of life,” which can be a joyous event with music and visuals.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
I spit the half-chewed oats into the trash can and opt for Pop-Tarts instead.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
