under consideration
idiom
: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
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As with 1820 Ventures, Cook’s other clients made significant contributions to Hogsett’s campaign around the time their projects were under consideration — at least $154,500 from 2021 to 2024.
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IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Permanent signage changes are also under consideration, the county said, but no roadwork is planned to shore up the shoulders.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
But being concerned about prices at restaurants — or other commercial transactions under consideration — seems reasonable.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The other tract under consideration abuts Anglin Drive, next to Weston Gardens, a nursery and garden center with a botanical garden and event venue.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Permanent signage changes are also under consideration, the county said, but no roadwork is planned to shore up the shoulders.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
But being concerned about prices at restaurants — or other commercial transactions under consideration — seems reasonable.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The other tract under consideration abuts Anglin Drive, next to Weston Gardens, a nursery and garden center with a botanical garden and event venue.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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 19 Oct. 2025.
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