under consideration
idiom
: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
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However, the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport in the Ivanpah Valley between Jean and Primm has been under consideration for decades and will not open earlier than 2037, according to the Review Journal.
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James Powel, USA Today, 4 July 2025
With Chelsea looking to increase their attacking options, Joao Pedro was added to a list of names under consideration.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 July 2025
See 'red list' A list of more than 40 countries whose citizens could be barred or limited from entry into the United States is reportedly under consideration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Among some of the most high-profile amendments under consideration include one from Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., to block a significant portion of federal Medicaid funding for some states under Obamacare, a provision Scott estimates would reduce Medicaid spending by another $313 billion over 10 years.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 4 July 2025
With Chelsea looking to increase their attacking options, Joao Pedro was added to a list of names under consideration.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 July 2025
See 'red list' A list of more than 40 countries whose citizens could be barred or limited from entry into the United States is reportedly under consideration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Among some of the most high-profile amendments under consideration include one from Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., to block a significant portion of federal Medicaid funding for some states under Obamacare, a provision Scott estimates would reduce Medicaid spending by another $313 billion over 10 years.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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