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have decided

  • present perfect
    of decide.
    decide
    verb (used with object)
    to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side.

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Eisenkot, a former chief of Israel’s military, considered inviting the Arabs, but seemed to have decided against it as well.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026

“I have decided that, and it’s hard. I’m not going to lie, it’s really hard,” they said.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

"Due to the sensitivities surrounding the themes currently at play, we have decided to take a step back for the time being."

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

"Due to the sensitivities surrounding the themes currently at play, we have decided to take a step back for the time being," added De Ranitz.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

He said, “Nelson, we have decided not to give it to you because we know you only want to use it to attack us.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela