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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'decided having' is not technically correct nor used in English.
Depending on context, you could use 'decided to have' or 'having decided'. For example, "Having decided to have ice cream for dessert, the family enjoyed a sweet treat."
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We decided having a permanent community of nuns would ensure a certain quiet contemplation.
We decided, having Luke along, that lunch should be our big meal and that trattorias would be the most accommodating.
"If Mo decided, having listened to the answers to his questions, that he wanted to disengage, of course we would support him in that‚" he said.
"They had decided, having damaged me severely once, they were out to do it again".
The couple decided having one parent stay home would be a better option financially and for their son's health after he came down with an illness after just an hour playing at a day-care centre.
He had previously spoken to team trainers regarding the number, but decided having the number is "something you have to earn [by] mak[ing] the team first".
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Indians and Pakistanis, he has decided, have lived many lives.
"How We Decide" has one odd omission.
It is, those who decide have decided, a good moment to build some bridges.
If you can't decide, have an election.
Some clients decided they had had enough.
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