think better of
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Without time to think better of it, I found myself in the driver’s seat of my own car, pulling out onto the track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
Then, just as Dunn was turning to leave, he seemed to think better of it.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2025
Maybe you’ll see the tests laid out ahead and think better of it.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
Two days later we were in Spain because I knew, in a couple days he'd bounce back and would think better of this and not want to do this.
From Salon ● May 16, 2023
Dad started to say something, but Mom raised her eyebrows at him and he seemed to think better of it.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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