as in to opt (for)
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Choose products with humectants: When looking for products to maintain your hair's moisture, select those that contain humectants, which are substances that attract and hold water to hydrate the hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025 -
The documentary was selected by Ken Burns to be screened at this year's Gettysburg Film Festival.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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There are so many reasons why a player may choose to play in a particular location, for a particular team, for a particular coach that have nothing to do with the tax situation in that market.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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In a May 30 update to a Facebook post about Louie's disappearance, the zoo announced its belief that Louie has chosen to live his life in the wilderness.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Decide (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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