under review

phrase

: being officially examined
The policy is under review.

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The department’s permanent pursuit policy remains under review. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 The developers’ applications for rezoning of several single-family lots for multifamily residential buildings are still under review by the county and must still undergo the normal public vetting process of hearings and board votes. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Although police say their investigation has found no evidence of foul play or a criminal act, the case remains under review by the Office of the Medical Examiner. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Daria said immigration officers stopped her mother before their flight and took her into custody, despite her asylum application still being under review. Itay Hod, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under review

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“Under review.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20review. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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