decide on/upon
phrasal verb
decided on/upon; deciding on/upon; decides on/upon
: to choose (something) after thinking about the possible choices
He decided on blue rather than green.
I am having trouble deciding on a gift for them.
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Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation, told reporters that Kyiv officials would need a week to review the document and decide on a response.
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Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Soliman is also facing felony charges for using explosives or incendiary devices, first-degree assault, and causing serious injury to the elderly, but prosecutors may decide on different charges.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Investors were given only 48 hours to decide on whether to involve themselves with NewCo., in a move that was described by an investor as questionable.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The Main Competition jury will decide on the winners of the Golden Bee Awards, which will be announced at a gala event on June 29.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Soliman is also facing felony charges for using explosives or incendiary devices, first-degree assault, and causing serious injury to the elderly, but prosecutors may decide on different charges.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Investors were given only 48 hours to decide on whether to involve themselves with NewCo., in a move that was described by an investor as questionable.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The Main Competition jury will decide on the winners of the Golden Bee Awards, which will be announced at a gala event on June 29.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 May 2025
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“Decide on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decide%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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