under consideration

phrase

: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.

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Closures are also under consideration for Leo Carrillo, Malibu Creek, Point Mugu, Topanga, Will Rogers and Santa Susana Pass state parks, with visitors advised to check the Angeles District website for the latest information on conditions. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Between the Sierra regions surrounding Modesto, Merced and Fresno, over 36,000 customers are under consideration for shutoffs so far. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Her request is under consideration by the Utah Court of Appeals. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 While the British study has not derailed the FDA's approval process, the advisory committee last month was not universal in its support for Galleri in all categories under consideration. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under consideration

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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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