think better of
Example Sentences
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On 56 separate occasions—an average of 14 times per game—a Portland player drove to the rim only to think better of it when the 22-year-old French giant popped up in his path.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Khan went on for a minute about a vexing old record deal then seemed wisely to think better of that.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025
Two days later we were in Spain because I knew, in a couple days he'd bounce back and would think better of this and not want to do this.
From Salon • May 16, 2023
Mason appears to go to take off his mask for a second but then seems to think better of it and tells Trump he’ll speak “a lot louder.”
From Slate • Sep. 7, 2020
Mr. Derby opened his mouth as if to respond, then seemed to think better of it, for he turned to his duties instead.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
