decide between
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: to choose one of (two choices) : to make a choice between (two choices)
Voters must decide between the two candidates.
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And since this zodiac sign often has an indecisive personality, Sour Patch Kids are the perfect choice because there's no need to decide between sweet or sour.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In other words, the Spurs still have at least the next two seasons to sort out their long-term backcourt before they're forced to decide between which of Fox, Castle and Harper are long-term keepers.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Irish reached the CFP title game last year before losing and at last look were 2 1/2-point favorites over UM despite trying to decide between two new QBs.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Can’t decide between brown or blonde?
—Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In other words, the Spurs still have at least the next two seasons to sort out their long-term backcourt before they're forced to decide between which of Fox, Castle and Harper are long-term keepers.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Irish reached the CFP title game last year before losing and at last look were 2 1/2-point favorites over UM despite trying to decide between two new QBs.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Can’t decide between brown or blonde?
—Essence, 11 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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