making up one's mind

Example Sentences

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But there is no making up one's mind entirely to the absence of those we love, and upon whom we have been dependent, and Sidney found himself no exception to the rule.

From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William

It is economy applied to the formation of opinion; compromise or management in making up one's mind.

From On Compromise by Morley, John

The psychological didoes involved in receiving letters and making up one's mind to answer them are very complex.

From Mince Pie by Morley, Christopher

I don't know anyone like you, Monnie, for making up one's mind.

From Watersprings by Benson, Arthur Christopher

Perhaps it was learning to take life in good part, making up one's mind to write good text-books if it seemed certain the writing of text-books were to be one's part.

From The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love by Glaspell, Susan