decide upon
Example Sentences
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“Truman had a nearly endless number of things to learn, attend to, and decide upon over the first few months of his presidency,” Mr. Wellerstein notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Last year he altered his view and said it was a matter for individual states to decide upon.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025
“The time draws nigh, fellow-countrymen, when you will be called on to decide upon the policy and principles of the General Government.”
From New York Times • May 27, 2022
Shariy is being transported to Madrid to appear before a judge, who will decide upon his extradition, the official said.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022
It was as though she still had something to say to me, and could not decide upon the words, yet waited there, for me to give her opportunity.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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