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option

[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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Researchers found that a drug already used to treat HIV might be able to interfere with this process, offering a new option for patients who currently have very limited treatment choices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"That option will be there – and now lots of other people will have it as well."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Jonathan Cofsky, portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors, offers another option if investors don’t want to buy stocks that might have lower-than-usual valuations but are spending heavy amounts of free cash flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

When asked to comment, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement: “It is the duty of the War Department to ensure that the commander-in-chief has every possible military option at his disposal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Regan didn’t give me time to scream or vomit, which was probably good since I wasn’t sure which was the best option.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin