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
Even after making up one's mind to the sacrifices I had decided upon, there is always left a trace of envy for those who have triumphed in the melancholy struggle for literary supremacy.
From International Short Stories: French by Cheneviere, A.
It is economy applied to the formation of opinion; compromise or management in making up one's mind.
From On Compromise by Morley, John
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
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
