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In South Africa, anyone who has been given a prison sentence longer than 12 months without the option of a fine cannot serve as an MP.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The easiest option isn’t the best one, after all.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
Hampshire has offered current students the option of finishing their degrees before the school closes, if possible, or transferring to other institutions that have agreed to offer support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Costco itself operates about 750 gas stations, which are often the low-cost option in their neighborhood.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
“The whole gluten-free thing. The restaurant industry just made it up so they could put another more expensive option on their menu. It’s crazy how many idiots buy into it.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing option
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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