opted

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Green Dot contends that the school district opted for a narrowly bureaucratic perspective to conclude incorrectly that Locke has fallen fatally short of the mark under Green Dot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Wiegman opted for experience in the starting XI against Spain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The judiciary opted not to discipline Ross more harshly due to “exemplary” judicial service and her unlikeliness to engage in further misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

As of January, employers can instead buy the coverage as an add-on, and 20% have opted to, says Amy McHugh, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts insurer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Since Finn was only fifteen at the time, Sean opted to stay with his brother until Finn finished high school.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby