decide
verb (used with object)
to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side.
has been deciding
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present perfect progressiveof decide (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The 6-foot-9 small forward has been deciding between Duke and defending national champion UConn.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
But the most challenging part for Ms. Watt, who describes herself as “organized to a fault,” has been deciding how to handle the money.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2017
For years, the dilemma for school officials has been deciding whether to repair the building or tear it down, said Gerald Keller, a lifelong Reserve resident and a longtime School Board member.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2014
The commission in recent months has been deciding whether to levy a steep fine against PG&E for negligence related to the fatal blast in San Bruno that also injured 66 and destroyed 38 homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2014
Using the flawed but irresistible analogy of the family budget, Congress has been deciding how much of which bills to pay off while the repo man and bill collector are at the front door.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2013
