making up one's mind
Example Sentences
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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.
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
The psychological didoes involved in receiving letters and making up one's mind to answer them are very complex.
From Mince Pie by Morley, Christopher
A little opposition is such a help in making up one's mind!
From All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches by Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone)
It quite saves one the trouble of making up one's mind.
From The Doctor : a Tale of the Rockies by Connor, Ralph