making up one's mind

Example Sentences

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This "making up one's mind," as we so lightly call it, is in itself a distinct act.

From The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910) by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

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

There is nothing in the world so difficult as that task of making up one's mind.

From Phineas Finn The Irish Member by Trollope, Anthony

It quite saves one the trouble of making up one's mind.

From The Doctor : a Tale of the Rockies by Connor, Ralph

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