optional
Example Sentences
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“This is a treaty violation. Treaties are not optional. Sovereignty is not conditional. Our citizens are not negotiable,” he said.
From Salon
Traditionally, the chair retires immediately rather than serve out their optional tenure as a governor.
From Barron's
In confusing situations the car will call on Waymo’s “fleet response” team of humans, asking them to choose which of several optional paths is the best one.
From Los Angeles Times
Insurance companies will still be required to fully cover all childhood vaccines on the CDC schedule, including those now designated as optional, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
From Los Angeles Times
“Tipping is not optional, in my mind,” said Ezekiel.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
