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[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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But for Scott, that overture is not enough, and he has said Alberta has no option left but to set its own rules.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

He described that as a "worst-case scenario" option in a YouTube interview with journalist Unsal Unlu.

From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026

Going from owning a small place to renting a bigger one also didn’t seem like a great option.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

If mounting debt is a concern, then now is the time to take action to improve your finances — well before filing for bankruptcy becomes your only option.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

“What option have I, my son? Naturally, I protested, but it has availed me nothing.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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