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The phrase "decided to not" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to someone making a conscious choice not to do something. For example: He decided to not attend the party after finding out his ex-girlfriend would be there.
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I decided to NOT undergo chemo, and NOT have a mastectomy.
I decided to not surf the Internet.
He decided to not decide.
"We decided to not play the second half.
The Knicks decided to not match Toronto's offer sheet Saturday.
But what if we decided to not let it happen?
"We have decided to not give specific numerical guidance".
"We decided to not yet make that decision.
"We've decided to not replace Harvey," Mr. Karp said.
Also, our pilots decided to not fly overtime".
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He decided not to return to Argentina.
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