deciding

Example Sentences

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Legislation allowing prospective CPAs to bypass a fifth year of school has them deciding whether to skip a master’s to start making money sooner and save on tuition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

While many families struggle to keep up with rising energy bills, fueled by the war in Iran, companies are now deciding to spend big money to keep their future bills under control.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“I was deciding if I should compete but I woke up the next day and felt better. I thought if I didn’t jump well today I’d be done for the year.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"My fate, your fate, will depend on a judge deciding whether I am sufficiently following these good morals," she said, "this leads to enormous risks."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The practice of deciding to live somewhere without permission or some agreement is known as “squatting.”

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz