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Meanings of opt for in English

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Usage of opt for in English
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The expectation remains that the Government will opt for a political figure.
The Irish Times
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However, it is expected that a majority will opt for Fianna Fail.
The Irish Times
3
Or perhaps she would opt for keeping the status quo without debate?
The Irish Times
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Now after this, 90 percent will opt for the opposition, he said.
Reuters
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It was always unlikely the commission would opt for a nuclear option.
The Irish Times
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If the weather allows, opt for outdoor seating and enjoy the view.
Reuters
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My hope is that he will opt for somewhere in the middle.
The Guardian
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Others opt for our morality, language, or even our sense of humour.
BBC
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Consequently bookrunners are advising issuers to opt for maturities below four years.
Reuters
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If you opt for a refund the airline's responsibility to you ends.
The Irish Times
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In addition to the traditional locking method, many naturals opt for Sisterlocks.
Ebony
12
Our rivals opt for asterisks, but we tell you what they said.
The Guardian
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But it's a personal decision - what makes people opt for it?
The Irish Times
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Australia opt for English referee to take charge of Four Nations clash
The Guardian
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For this Domino's deal, hungry robophobes can opt for a human delivery.
Wired
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Semel's decision to opt for this plan B was a fateful one.
Wired
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South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
Ireland
Common
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