When we 'chose sides' in gym class, I was always the last person to be picked to be on a team.
He was 'chosen' because he's qualified for the job.
She was 'chosen' from a long list of people.
(..) under the basket... computed the angle at which the setting sun momentarily blinding the executioner... and chose that moment to swipe the executioner's melon... giving me the added weight to tip the boards, facilitating my exit. That's amazing! It's not amazing. (..)2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman