decision-making
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of decision-making
First recorded in 1915–20
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That summit is due to take stock of the world's progress so far in cutting planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions and is a key decision-making point.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Claire says that removing the presumption puts children at the front of decision-making - which would keep them safer.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
As the city and county fight to take over LAHSA’s duties, an obscure decision-making body called the Continuum of Care has been placed in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Yet coaches might see potential in his arm strength and decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The poetic heart is not to be trusted with long-term decision-making.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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