making up one's mind
Example Sentences
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“Nothing like looking around a bit before making up one’s mind, eh?”
From The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley by Mitford, Bertram
Before making up one's mind upon this point, one should take a careful look at the problems with which the philosopher occupies himself.
From An Introduction to Philosophy by Fullerton, George Stuart
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
Such a method of making up one's mind is doubtless not for the daily needs of life, but Francis employed still others, like it, if not in form at least in fact.
From Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Houghton, Louise Seymour