think better of

Example Sentences

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Without time to think better of it, I found myself in the driver’s seat of my own car, pulling out onto the track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Then, just as Dunn was turning to leave, he seemed to think better of it.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 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

If you’re inclined to think better of Lilly for taking this dramatic step, here’s our advice: Hold your applause.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2023

The assistant looked as though he wanted to stop them leaving, but he barely came up to Hagrid’s waist and seemed to think better of it.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling