under discussion

idiom

: 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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The deal said to be under discussion would include a 60-day truce, the release of some of the 50 remaining hostages held by Hamas in return for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a road map toward talks on a lasting ceasefire. Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 The idea of expanding the Accord model beyond Bangladesh and Pakistan has been under discussion for years. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025 Aside from silicon, changes are expected to be modest, with a new strap for comfort under discussion. Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025 The details of the U.S. proposal are still under discussion, Morcos added. Abby Sewell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025 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 6 Sep. 2025.

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