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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Islanders fans, want to decide between Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy?
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 July 2025
As more models emerge, users will want to avoid having to decide between (and thus getting locked into) either the United States’ or China’s current offerings.
—Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2025
Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.
Can't decide between onion dip and cucumber salad?
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
If his jumper continues to improve, defenders will be forced to decide between properly closing out and potentially being blown by or giving cushion and then perhaps giving up an easier look at a triple.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 July 2025
As more models emerge, users will want to avoid having to decide between (and thus getting locked into) either the United States’ or China’s current offerings.
—Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2025
Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.
Can't decide between onion dip and cucumber salad?
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
If his jumper continues to improve, defenders will be forced to decide between properly closing out and potentially being blown by or giving cushion and then perhaps giving up an easier look at a triple.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for decide between
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“Decide between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decide%20between. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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