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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He was tasked with holding the movie’s most complex, morally challenging ideas, as a young boy running from trauma and left to decide between danger and redemption. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Cover letters that make clear the candidate understands the role can help hiring managers decide between similarly qualified candidates. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 New Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has to decide between Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Trying to decide between traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 25 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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