under consideration
idiom
: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
Examples of under consideration in a Sentence
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The Trans Legislation Tracker has recorded 597 bills that are under consideration at the state level across the country, which is part of the reason why Girl aims to be a fixture in local politics.
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Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
Warren Beatty and Peter Fonda were apparently under consideration for the part, but POTUS himself chose Robertson after watching his audition.
—Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Now, a policy under consideration by the Biden administration could provide Mr. Azevedo and other undocumented spouses with a path to permanent residency that would not force them to leave the United States.
—Miriam Jordan, New York Times, 11 June 2024
Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S., according to the ACLU.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 10 June 2024
Over the past few weeks, those under consideration as a possible vice president for Trump have increased their public profile by appearing on cable networks, defending the former president during his hush-money trial and with some even making an appearance at court with Trump.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 5 June 2024
It was first announced in June 2016 that Truax was under consideration as a base for a fleet of the $100-million jets.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
That change to what the U.S. Air Force originally had sought will be part of the National Defense Authorization Act that’s under consideration for the coming fiscal year.
—Jon Murray, The Denver Post, 23 May 2024
Ex-Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has also been under consideration.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
Warren Beatty and Peter Fonda were apparently under consideration for the part, but POTUS himself chose Robertson after watching his audition.
—Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Now, a policy under consideration by the Biden administration could provide Mr. Azevedo and other undocumented spouses with a path to permanent residency that would not force them to leave the United States.
—Miriam Jordan, New York Times, 11 June 2024
Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S., according to the ACLU.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 10 June 2024
Over the past few weeks, those under consideration as a possible vice president for Trump have increased their public profile by appearing on cable networks, defending the former president during his hush-money trial and with some even making an appearance at court with Trump.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 5 June 2024
It was first announced in June 2016 that Truax was under consideration as a base for a fleet of the $100-million jets.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
That change to what the U.S. Air Force originally had sought will be part of the National Defense Authorization Act that’s under consideration for the coming fiscal year.
—Jon Murray, The Denver Post, 23 May 2024
Ex-Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has also been under consideration.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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