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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In the 25th House District, voters will decide between Democrat Peter Herzberg and Republican Josh Powell.
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Or will Peters stay here and decide between the other two bonafide first-round QBs in this draft class: Maye or Jayden Daniels?
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The issue was raised in February 2023 in a report from the city Department of Animal Services, which said tenants would be forced to decide between remaining housed or giving up their pets.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
Arash must decide between using his platform to stand up to tyranny, or put his head down and remain silent.
KINGS
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—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 22 of 23 Cream Cheese Buttercream
Can't decide between a cream cheese frosting or a buttercream?
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
Price: $64 McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Build Your Own Ice Cream Sammie Kit
Can’t decide between ice cream and cookies?
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Once the ideal length is chosen, golfers can select their preferred head shape and decide between two finish options – NC Contrast, a black and grey finish, or a traditional Tour Satin finish.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2024
This protection was supposed to expire next week, which would have forced residents to decide between their homes and their pets.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Or will Peters stay here and decide between the other two bonafide first-round QBs in this draft class: Maye or Jayden Daniels?
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The issue was raised in February 2023 in a report from the city Department of Animal Services, which said tenants would be forced to decide between remaining housed or giving up their pets.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
Arash must decide between using his platform to stand up to tyranny, or put his head down and remain silent.
KINGS
dir.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 22 of 23 Cream Cheese Buttercream
Can't decide between a cream cheese frosting or a buttercream?
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
Price: $64 McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Build Your Own Ice Cream Sammie Kit
Can’t decide between ice cream and cookies?
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Once the ideal length is chosen, golfers can select their preferred head shape and decide between two finish options – NC Contrast, a black and grey finish, or a traditional Tour Satin finish.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2024
This protection was supposed to expire next week, which would have forced residents to decide between their homes and their pets.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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