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option

[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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At an estimated £70,000, the bronze replica was the most expensive option put forward by the council, which will cover its cost.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

With no apparent results from bombing and blockade, Truman’s atomic option was largely driven by the alternative: an amphibious invasion of Japan’s mainland islands.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The drop in crypto activity was eclipsed by record highs in equity, option, and event contract volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

A turkey sandwich and a pack of mint gum appeared to be the more prudent option.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

There was one other option to consider: a blockade.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

While some Americans might eschew leafy greens altogether, others are swarming farmers markets to find locally grown options.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Some credentials can be acquired for free or at a relatively low cost, often somewhere around $100, according to career coach Burke’s running list of the certification options.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Taco Bell wins customers over with creative menu options, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

With major investments, it could become a shorter and cheaper route to Ukraine than existing options via Greece or Poland.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

“Some other people I know also applied, so I decided to go for it. Keep my options open. Won’t hurt anyone to try, right?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Land has been optioned by the same producer behind Hamnet, and O'Farrell confirms she plans to write the screenplay.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Hadlow’s novel was optioned for TV before its release in 2020 and producer Jane Tranter enlisted Sarah Quintrell to adapt the book.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

“It just feels like a nicely optioned, loaded car. The tech is fantastic,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

They also optioned right-hander Kyle Hurt, after he recorded a 3.68 ERA in seven Cactus League appearances this spring.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

For this reason, I earnestly request that you accept our offer of another planet than the one you have optioned, closer to the Dovenilid system.

From Citadel by Dongen, H. R. van

While that seemingly insuperable detail gets worked out, I would urge executives at HBO and its streaming rivals to consider optioning Adjmi’s drama for a new series, limited or otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2024

David’s contract was selected again by the Angels last weekend, one of many infield moves that included a trade for Eduardo Escobar and optioning Jared Walsh and Michael Stefanic to triple A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2023

Orioles: Baltimore reinstated Bradish from the injured list after optioning RHP Logan Gillaspie to Triple-A Norfolk.

From Washington Times Apr. 19, 2023

Notes: The Nationals made three more cuts Tuesday, optioning outfielder Stone Garrett and lefty reliever Jose Ferrer to Rochester and reassigning infielder Leonel Valera to minor league camp.

From Washington Post Mar. 21, 2023

He spent two days in interviewing a dozen of them, and found little difficulty optioning their stock at a pleasant figure.

From Scattergood Baines by Kelland, Clarence Budington




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