reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
: to consider something again
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Examples of reconsider in a Sentence
She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.
Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.
We hope you will reconsider.
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The actor says she was approached again two days before the release of the demo, asking her to reconsider.
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Harry Booth, TIME, 7 June 2024
While this year’s record-setting rainfall may feel like an excuse to reconsider the argument for removing thirsty turf, that’s ludicrous, says Pennes, who specializes in edible gardens and California native gardens.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
On June 6, a new moon will quench your curiosities and invite you to reconsider your pursuits, even if that means traveling or a higher form of education.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
A number of European leaders, including the secretary-general of NATO, have also called for the restrictions on Western weapons be reconsidered.
—Asma Khalid, NPR, 30 May 2024
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Harry Booth, TIME, 7 June 2024
While this year’s record-setting rainfall may feel like an excuse to reconsider the argument for removing thirsty turf, that’s ludicrous, says Pennes, who specializes in edible gardens and California native gardens.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
On June 6, a new moon will quench your curiosities and invite you to reconsider your pursuits, even if that means traveling or a higher form of education.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
A number of European leaders, including the secretary-general of NATO, have also called for the restrictions on Western weapons be reconsidered.
—Asma Khalid, NPR, 30 May 2024
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reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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