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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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 Shoppers could decide between blue or orange uppers, both signature hues of the team, as well as whether or not gold touches would be present throughout their shoe. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for decide between

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