decide between

phrase

: to choose one of (two choices) : to make a choice between (two choices)
Voters must decide between the two candidates.

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Olmo must decide between fulfilling his duty or pursuing his age-appropriate impulse for fun. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Voters had to decide between two millennial Democrats vying to beat Rogers. Maham Javaid, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 However, it isn’t expected that Rutschman can carry a full catcher’s workload anymore, so the Red Sox will have to decide between Connor Wong or Carlos Narvaez in those moments to back him up. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 With his contract expiring in 2027, Ferran must soon decide between staying for a potentially crucial season or joining PSG, as Barca faces FFP issues delaying any renewal until September. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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