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
It would have been natural for the progressive candidates to try and push each other out, and decide upon one candidate to go up against the front-runner.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 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
Mr. Weasley looked for a moment as though he was going to ask what these big plans were, but seemed to decide, upon reflection, that he didn’t want to know.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
