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[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


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The option of real neutrality dissolved with the failure of the Maginot Line, France’s string of defensive installations along its border with Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Tai chi, a gentle form of exercise based on gentle movements and breathing techniques, is another option.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Another option would be keeping the target at 80% but with flexibility for car makers extending as far as 2034.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The first option would simply extend both contributions and benefits to infinity, which could mean people with high incomes could end up receiving a lot of money in retirement benefits.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

I hadn’t thought finding others somewhere on a new planet was even an option.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

He has also held online forums with operators talking about the need to improve quality and offer better value options.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Striker Haji Wright is currently injured, with Brandon Thomas-Asante and Ellis Simms manager Frank Lampard's fit striking options before their season opener.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Yet he has ultimately resisted, once again stepping back this month from options to expand strikes across Iran’s critical infrastructure and leadership.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

We’re navigating historically expensive housing, student debt, inflation, stagnant entry-level wages and a social landscape with more entertainment options than previous generations had.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

“Dad, what do you do when all your options are bad ones?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

In a pair of corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-handed reliever Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City and released left-hander Jake Eder.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The Dodgers activated reliever Jack Dreyer from the injured list and, in a corresponding move, optioned Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

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

HBO optioned the book and developed it as a series, Julia Roberts was attached to star, and Semple assembled a writing staff.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

The past four years Alfred had optioned as many different farms, always dissuaded by the wife to give them up.

From Watch Yourself Go By by Ben W. Warden

The Dodgers switched their backup catchers Saturday, optioning Chuckie Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

The Angels made a flurry of roster moves before Wednesday’s game, designating veteran infielder Tim Anderson and catcher Chuckie Robinson for assignment, while optioning left-hander Jake Eder to triple-A Salt Lake City.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2025

The Mariners made one roster move before Friday’s game, reinstating right-handed reliever Penn Murfee from the 15-day injured list and optioning right-handed reliever Matt Testa to Tacoma.

From Seattle Times Jun. 9, 2023

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

From Washington Times Apr. 19, 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 Clarence Budington Kelland




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