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[op-shuh-nl] / ˈɒp ʃə nl /


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What follows is a sometimes frustrating, often hilarious hodgepodge of observations about the innate folly of living in a world where treating employees with basic respect is seen as optional.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Officially a midsize SUV, the Optiq looks lean and well-planted, thanks to its low-roof design—in the case of our test car, accented by the optional black-over-tangerine livery and 21-inch black-painted alloy wheels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The company completed the rollout on Facebook Messenger in 2023 and later made the feature optional on Instagram with plans to make it default.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Free community event with optional VIP packages available for purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Not only does it store information about the Phoenix Riders, but it also seems preset to serve the other teams, which means it has optional connections to everyone else’s NeuroLink accounts.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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