under consideration

phrase

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

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However, that latter plan would mean a need for more parking, which could potentially impact the site under consideration. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 So far, that hasn't happened yet, despite signaling a cloud offering is under consideration. Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 When the present Administration entered upon its duties, the Senate had under consideration a treaty providing for the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands to the territory of the United States. Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 The financial structure of the new organizations is still being worked out, but an endowment is one option under consideration, GeekWire reported. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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