making up one's mind

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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

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

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

It is merely a question of making up one's mind.

From Last Words by Crane, Stephen

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