under consideration

phrase

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

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Officials noted, for example, the need for costly, long-term improvements at the nearby convention center, which remain under consideration. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Offshore locations like oil and gas platforms that can be converted into launch sites are also under consideration. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Although the focus of that is not yet being shared publicly, moving up the 2028 show is said to be under consideration by The Met’s brass. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Desai said the group separately verified with people with direct knowledge of the matter that the exchange is under consideration. Jake Spring The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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