Example sentences of "to opt [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the run-up to recognition , the commander of the Second Military District , General Milutin Kukanjao , hinted strongly that he wished to opt for the second option . |
| 2 | XVT also rejects the claim that such ‘ generic ’ windowing systems have to opt for the lowest common denominator approach in choosing a subset of common functionality between all the windowing systems . |
| 3 | There are two basic designs , and if you are troubled by hand or wrist ailments it is probably best to opt for the sliding type of catch which can be operated by your thumb . |
| 4 | Few or no other routes were available and so it was a most logical decision to opt for the sporting escape . |
| 5 | Hence , one might expect the middle class to opt for the political party most likely to conserve the existing state of affairs . |
| 6 | Given the difficult economic climate , many clients have decided to opt for the old adage that things can only be managed if they can be measured . |
| 7 | If a school intends to operate a form of option system allowing pupils to drop history at Key Stage 4 or to opt for the short course or continue with the full course , pupils and parents will presumably wish to base their decision on performance to date . |