optionally

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All options carry risks but a prolonged campaign in particular could incur significant costs to U.S. forces and munitions stockpiles, officials said, complicating the protection of regional partners if Iran is able to retaliate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

But all of the military’s options carry enormous risks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

All of your options carry with them serious possible upsides and downsides, and you may end up regretting any of them.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2020

According to experts, there are two possible options; carry out a controlled explosion or remove the munitions.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2013

It is also true, though, that the administration is pushing a diplomatic solution in Syria because there is so little public support for military engagement and all the available options carry risks.

From New York Times • May 25, 2013