making up one's mind

Example Sentences

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It is economy applied to the formation of opinion; compromise or management in making up one's mind.

From On Compromise by Morley, John

“Nothing like looking around a bit before making up one’s mind, eh?”

From The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley by Mitford, Bertram

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

But there is no making up one's mind entirely to the absence of those we love, and upon whom we have been dependent, and Sidney found himself no exception to the rule.

From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William

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