~ことにする (decide to)

I'll take the detour here without hesitation.

We decided not to negotiate peace with the invaders.

He apparently genuinely thought the shirt suited him, so I declined it and accepted a pale blue polo shirt instead.

Food first... is what I'd love to say, but I decided I'd better hit the bathroom before that.

We decided to review the budget and cut costs.

I'll contact you tomorrow and we'll set up a time.

I decided that after my daughter graduates, I'll leave her to do as she pleases.

I've decided to keep doing this job.

I decided to consult a lawyer.

If you can't keep your cool, you'll lose your position.

With prices this high, I'll just go without a new suit this year.

The club members decided to give each senior a brooch, one at a time.

My father decided not to disturb my optimism.

Although she was tired, she decided to walk.

She decided to keep a diary.

She decided to drink water instead of soft drinks to lose weight.

She decided to quit her job.

She decided not to go.

She decided to marry Tom.

I hear plywood's good enough, so I'll follow what I was told and make it out of plywood.

My father makes a habit of bathing before dinner.

My father makes a habit of walking every morning.

My father makes a point of getting up at 6 even in winter.

I'll keep her away for a while.

She decided to study abroad.

She makes it a point to take a walk before dinner.

She makes it a point to get up at six every morning.

She makes it a habit to take an hour-long walk every morning.

She used to play tennis every Sunday.

She decided to go shopping by herself.