decide between

idiom

: to choose one of (two choices) : to make a choice between (two choices)

Voters must decide between the two candidates.

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The sharp increase in violence against transit and frontline workers forces people to decide between advocating for fare payment or ensuring personal safety for the matter of $2.90. —

Deborah Wathen Finn, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025 Voters in Manor will decide between Christopher Harvey and Tricia Campbell as their next mayor. —

Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024 Voters will also decide between Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake for the Senate seat held by independent Kyrsten Sinema, who opted not to seek reelection. —

Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024 Serbian policymakers will decide between resuming monetary easing or holding rates for a second month, at a time when inflation seems safely back in the target range but risks persist from food and energy prices. —

Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decide between

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