optional
Example Sentences
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“Compliance with a lawful order of a court is not optional; it is required in a democracy committed to the rule of law.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
If you want another optional, luxe layer — and the dish can handle it — add shrimp.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Voluntary compliance does not mean taxes were optional, she said: “It means taxpayers are expected to calculate and report what they owe themselves.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
La Mirada Heights is marketed as an independent senior living community designed for older adults who can live on their own while receiving optional support services, according to the facility’s website.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
“Participation, of course, will be purely optional and voluntary,” said Mr. Lemoncello, clasping his hands behind his back and stalking around the room.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing optional
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