11.   The president opted to put the issue to a referendum after both houses of parliament approve a bill specifying the change.

12.   Valentine opted to put Agbayani at the top of the lineup.

13.   As part of its privatisation programme and in a bid to boost productivity, the government has opted to put many workers on early retirement.

14.   Another risk is that with all the factors to weigh, Florida could just opt to put the deal on a back burner for a few years.

15.   Officials said the city-state had opted to put in place harsher measures because drug addicts were turning to crime and trafficking to sustain their habit.

16.   Officials say the city state has opted to put in place the harsher measures because drug addicts were turning to crime and trafficking to sustain their habit.