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The phrase "could have opted" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express a past possibility or choice that was available but not taken.
Example: "She could have opted for a different career path, but she chose to follow her passion for art."
Alternatives: "might have chosen" or "had the option to select".
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The consorts, it's true, could have opted out.
We could have opted to have the surgeon use a piece of his hamstring instead.
BAGHDAD — They say they could have opted for Dubai, Saudi Arabia or even Europe.
After that horrific first season, Green could have opted for a quick fix: junior-college recruits.
As a result, the judge could have opted to give her probation rather than jail time.
Nor will Facebook, which could have opted for the same radical move Goldberger put out there for Apple.
Though I could have opted out, I didn't see my impending motherhood as a reason to change much of anything.
It could have opted for a simple levy on plastic carrier bags, as have many other American cities.
Dowd could have opted for an easier road for Songandaprayer after his disappointing showing in the Holy Bull.
From the 13 varieties of sausage, we chose traditional ones like bockwurst, bratwurst and knackwurst, but could have opted for exotic selections including alligator and buffalo.
Before his trade to Houston, Artest could have opted out of his contract and tested free agency last summer, but chose not to.
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