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
"Then we can decide upon what next steps to take," she added.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2022
It was as though she still had something to say to me, and could not decide upon the words, yet waited there, for me to give her opportunity.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
