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USC, for example, remains test optional, meaning students can choose to have their scores considered in the admission process, but doing so is not mandatory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Sole-Smith notes that the demands of caregiving can make basic needs feel almost optional.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Apple previously included AppleCare+ protection in the monthly cost of the iPhone Upgrade program; for the new leasing program, it’s an optional additional cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
There are coffee drinks, mocktails, optional infusions, DJs on the weekends and a back patio where friends gather to play cards, talk and linger.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 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
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