decide on/upon
phrasal verb
decided on/upon; deciding on/upon; decides on/upon
: to choose (something) after thinking about the possible choices
He decided on blue rather than green.
I am having trouble deciding on a gift for them.
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If so, a jury would hear the whole dispute, complete with witness testimony and exhibits, or just be asked to decide on monetary damages.
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Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
On Thursday, Brazilian judge Kassio Nunes Marques ruled that all 11 of the country’s Supreme Court justices needed to decide on whether the platform should continue to be suspended (Moraes had initially ruled alone, and then a smaller selection of judges upheld his decision).
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2024
Loading your audio article PLEASANTON — As Pleasanton voters wait to decide on a first-ever half-cent sales tax ballot measure proposed in this year’s November election, some residents are rallying against it.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Linderbaum’s continued absence makes that more difficult, but the coach hopes to decide on starters soon.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
On Thursday, Brazilian judge Kassio Nunes Marques ruled that all 11 of the country’s Supreme Court justices needed to decide on whether the platform should continue to be suspended (Moraes had initially ruled alone, and then a smaller selection of judges upheld his decision).
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2024
Loading your audio article PLEASANTON — As Pleasanton voters wait to decide on a first-ever half-cent sales tax ballot measure proposed in this year’s November election, some residents are rallying against it.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Linderbaum’s continued absence makes that more difficult, but the coach hopes to decide on starters soon.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Decide on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decide%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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