optional

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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

The rule is expected to make quarterly reporting optional, not eliminate quarterly reports altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

In plans where this is in force, 6.3% took withdrawals, in contrast to 4.9% in plans where the retirement plan is optional.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Under this system, students can attend optional learning modules before the official start of regular classes in the morning, during midday breaks, or later in the afternoon.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The little chins, the lips, the eyes, they’re tentative organs on these kids, almost as if they’re optional equipment.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee