under consideration

idiom

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

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Another development project is under consideration for a plot of land in what is currently rural La Fox, an unincorporated community in Kane County, which multiple developers have tried and failed to turn into a housing development since the early 2000s. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 The opinion comes as part of a movement against diversity, equity and inclusion, with some land reportedly under consideration to be used for mineral extractions. Kati Weis, CBS News, 19 June 2025 One approach under consideration is the addition of sirolimus, an immunosuppressant widely used in organ transplantation. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Though the fight for equality continues — the ACLU reports there are currently 597 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation under consideration across the U.S. — there's also progress, resilience and plenty to be proud of. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 17 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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