decide against
idiom
1
: to decide not to do something
I decided against telling her.
2
: to find (someone) guilty in a court of law
The jury decided against the defendant.
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That one report wiped out a host of problems that had led leaders of the legislature’s Democratic majority to decide against revising a preliminary $26 billion budget approved last June for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
But if the Jets decide against that, drafting All late in Day 3 could pay dividends.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024
Some students aren't as motivated to attend college as others, and for those on the fence, a complex process may push them to decide against attending, shutting a door that should be open to them, said Aho, who works primarily with students in southwest Detroit.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
If the New York Democrat thinks a vote to ban TikTok could harm the prospects for his party in tight races, Schumer could decide against bringing the bill for a vote, Wall Street analysts said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
Specifically, small-scale landlords, like individuals who may rent out a property for extra income but also want the freedom to sell it, let friends or family stay temporarily, or use it for personal reasons, might decide against renting out their property altogether.
—Melissa Melendez, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Many doctors decide against primary care career paths, let alone practicing in isolated communities, because those jobs entail heavy workloads and earn less money and respect than specialists.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN, 7 Feb. 2024
How many lives could be saved if even a small portion of gun buyers decide against it because of the tax?
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
Under the law, employers can decide against hiring an applicant only because of a conviction that has a direct relationship with job responsibilities.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
But if the Jets decide against that, drafting All late in Day 3 could pay dividends.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024
Some students aren't as motivated to attend college as others, and for those on the fence, a complex process may push them to decide against attending, shutting a door that should be open to them, said Aho, who works primarily with students in southwest Detroit.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
If the New York Democrat thinks a vote to ban TikTok could harm the prospects for his party in tight races, Schumer could decide against bringing the bill for a vote, Wall Street analysts said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
Specifically, small-scale landlords, like individuals who may rent out a property for extra income but also want the freedom to sell it, let friends or family stay temporarily, or use it for personal reasons, might decide against renting out their property altogether.
—Melissa Melendez, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Many doctors decide against primary care career paths, let alone practicing in isolated communities, because those jobs entail heavy workloads and earn less money and respect than specialists.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN, 7 Feb. 2024
How many lives could be saved if even a small portion of gun buyers decide against it because of the tax?
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
Under the law, employers can decide against hiring an applicant only because of a conviction that has a direct relationship with job responsibilities.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
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