under discussion

phrase

: 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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And finally, if person A utters a needlessly wordy or detailed expression that is technically synonymous with a single term, person B may take A to implicate that the term does not apply to the person or event under discussion. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026 Ahead of both stops, Bitters End has already sold the film to France, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, with more territories under discussion. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Its introduction and possible committee action are still under discussion, according to people familiar with the plan. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026 The plan would let migrants ordered to leave Europe be sent not to their home countries but to facilities in third nations, with African states such as Rwanda under discussion. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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