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Example Sentences
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This comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shots optional in late April.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
Yes, it’s optional, but what on earth is going on?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
For other passengers, reserving a seat is optional.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Downey will host a free community event with optional VIP packages available for purchase.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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
Vocabulary lists containing optional
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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100 SAT words Beginning with "O"
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