How to Use decide against in a Sentence

decide against

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  • Despite the need, the Bengals weren’t going to get antsy and decide against their plan.
    The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Should the buyer decide against the purchase after the transaction, Ribbon retains the title and puts the home back on the market.
    Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, 24 Aug. 2021
  • But this is in jeopardy should the Court decide against the interests of these universities.
    Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • But Swensen insists the vitriol, sometimes rising to the level of threats, is not what led her to decide against chasing a ninth term.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Mar. 2022
  • But the ships made sharp, last-minute turns, slipping past each other, leading the Navy to decide against taking punitive action.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • But the ships made sharp, last-minute turns, slipping past each other, leading the Navy to decide against taking punitive action.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Many people decide against taking the fatal step using other means than firearms and may end up getting help.
    Sara Novak, Scientific American, 19 Oct. 2023
  • For those who decide against it, Doumbouya tells them to get tested regularly for Covid-19.
    Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Should voters decide against passing the millage, Roth said the library would bring it back before voters in November.
    Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The climate has led a growing number to resign or decide against seeking reelection.
    Gary Fields, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Trump’s tweet set in motion a sequence of events that first saw Rep. Jim Jordan consider, but decide against running for governor.
    Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022
  • The suitors could still decide against making formal offers, and the deliberations may not lead to a transaction, the people said.
    Aaron Kirchfeld, Bloomberg.com, 31 July 2020
  • Deliberations are at an early stage and Tata Consumer could still decide against an offer, the people said.
    Baiju Kalesh, Bloomberg.com, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Then the roller coaster ride careened down hill six months ago, when Bottoms became the first modern-era Atlanta mayor to decide against seeking a second term in office.
    Wilborn Nobles, ajc, 31 Dec. 2021
  • The companies may decide against pursuing a transaction and other buyers could emerge, the people said.
    Manuel Baigorri, Bloomberg.com, 5 June 2023
  • The companies may decide against pursuing a transaction and other buyers could emerge, the people said.
    Manuel Baigorri, Bloomberg.com, 5 June 2023
  • Next month, Limpert is hopeful council will either move forward with the grant as is, approve just the pedestrian hybrid beacon or decide against applying for the funds.
    John Benson, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2021
  • French firms are now bracing themselves for more pain as tourists, spooked by images of violence and chaos across France, decide against traveling to one of the most popular destinations in the world.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 July 2023
  • Oregon similarly saw five of its most impactful starters decide against playing in 2020.
    Laine Higgins, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2020
  • He is seen as a possible 2024 presidential candidate, should Mr. Trump decide against running again.
    Lindsay Wise and Alex Leary, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Somewhere, Chris Simms and Major Applewhite consider calling each other, but decide against it.
    Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • If his dad does decide against issuing the mine a permit, Junior will inevitably be given a large part of the credit for the decision, despite years of hard work and millions of dollars spent by various activist groups working to oppose the project.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2020
  • Deliberations are ongoing and L Catterton could decide against any deal, the people added.
    Byeyk Henning, Fortune, 7 July 2023
  • But in many instances, prosecutors may decide against filing charges for various reasons.
    Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the short repayment periods and limited car selection might mean those who can get one decide against the opportunity.
    Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Moreover, because commanders may know the accused or may fear retaliation from their chain of command, troops may decide against reporting assaults.
    Missy Ryan, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2021
  • France’s health minister said that vaccination certificates of people who decide against getting the booster will start expiring in mid-January.
    Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021
  • These disparities persist even at the highest levels, causing many young women to decide against pursuing an athletic career.
    Emma Obregón Dominguez, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Private businesses also can decide against giving the option of testing as allowed under the federal regulation.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2021

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