agreeing (on)

verb

present participle of agree (on)
as in deciding
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of I'm sure we can all agree on what to do next

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  1. deciding
  2. arranging
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  • Martin supported the head tax and was the deciding vote recently upholding the mayor’s veto of an ordinance that would have required 30 of 50 aldermen to support future bond authorizations.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • From deciding where to bury them to choosing a place to scatter ashes, families might have questions about what California law allows.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of deciding
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  • One of our all-time favorite experiences was arranging a private, behind-the-scenes tour of Blenheim Palace, led by none other than the Duke of Marlborough himself.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Miranda Orozco, 50, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to arranging travel and accommodations for two people who died and another who was seriously injured.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of arranging
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