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"have opted for" is a perfectly valid and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when someone has made a choice or decision between two or more possibilities. Example sentence: "The students have opted for the shorter academic program offered by the university."
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Others have opted for motorised revolt.
Some have opted for a middle ground.
The Government should have opted for reform.
Some have opted for "Made in Czech".
"UK voters have opted for Brexit.
The others have opted for dismissal.
Intel and Nokia, too, have opted for a fresh start.
American lawmakers have opted for a more cautious approach.
Eighty-five percent of employees have opted for them.
Some notable new high-rises have opted for plantless lobbies.
Stone might have opted for American, or even English.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com