to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 Sep. 2026 According to the memo, Google will begin taking electric service in February 2027 and will ramp up to full capacity by October 2029.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
1 Sep. 2026 Newsom earlier this year signed a bill preventing local and federal law enforcement agencies from taking ballots without a warrant.—Los Angeles Times,
31 Aug. 2026 Everyone seems to be taking a magnesium supplement these days — or spraying it on their feet.—
Jo Ann Liguori,
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Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2026 Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2026 Video from the scene showed law enforcement officers taking cover behind patrol SUVs on the street near the home as a small tactical team behind a handheld shield moved toward the structure.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Aug. 2026
Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.
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Lucy Binder,
Glamour,
30 Aug. 2026
The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
Brown’s ability to hammer Husted on this issue is alarming Republican operatives, who see a Husted victory as crucial to holding a majority in the Senate.
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Dan Kaufman,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2026
The Ross Fire burning west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County appears to be holding steady at around 85,000 acres and 26% containment Friday, according to Texas A&M Forest Service officials.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2026
Sporting is planning to stay with its MLS model of having two DPs and four U22 roster spots that only charge a certain number against the salary cap.
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PJ Green
August 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2026
The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.
Yankees fans might be getting flashbacks of Boone’s defense for Anthony Volpe, who similarly faded into inconsistency after emerging as the apparent heir to the franchise’s shortstop role.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2026
And with 11 billion tons of freight moved by truck in 2024, the stakes of getting safety right extend far beyond the competition floor.
For example, selecting a chair that encourages an upright posture can reduce pain and injury risk, especially when gamers couple ergonomics with an exercise program that centers on functional strength, mobility and stretching of the upper limbs.
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Erica D. Henn,
The Conversation,
28 Aug. 2026
The city will begin the process of selecting a shelter operator next year, Bontrager previously said during a community meeting.
Cook will be remembered for making the iPhone feel essential to everything from buying a coffee to listening to music, hitting the gym or paying a credit card bill.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2026
And despite several headlines that consumers are buying fewer sneakers in lieu of dressier options, retailers are seeing growth in multiple segments of the men’s shoe market.
The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are seeking to pause an order requiring it to provide records in lawsuit with Inspector General while the city appeals.
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Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Aug. 2026
Measuring waist circumference has the advantage of not requiring specialized equipment, so patients can keep track at home.
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