under discussion

idiom

: being talked about
She usually has an opinion about whatever subject/topic/issue is under discussion.
During the period under discussion, the town grew in size.

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Two proposals are under discussion to permanently waive those fees, with the city covering the cost. City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026 The package under discussion comprises three documents, a Ukrainian official told the Post, which include the peace plan, security guarantees, and an economic recovery plan. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Bessent added that this is still under discussion. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025 Another person briefed on the matter said that the share price under discussion is higher than $400 apiece, which would value SpaceX at between $750 billion and $800 billion, though the details could change. Edward Ludlow, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under discussion

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“Under discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20discussion. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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