under consideration

idiom

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

Examples of under consideration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web State Representative Don Wilson left a loaded, 9mm Glock handgun in a bathroom of the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday, on the heels of a bill under consideration to prohibit firearms in sensitive spaces—including the Rotunda. Natasha Lovato, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 In addition to asking for the gag order to be lifted, Trump's lawyers again asked for the trial to be delayed while the gag order appeal is under consideration by the full panel on the appeals court. Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024 Similar legislation is also under consideration in Iowa, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri. Kaylin Blue, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024 The fallout for Uganda will be watched closely in other African countries where anti-gay sentiment is on the rise and anti-gay legislation is under consideration, including in Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and South Sudan. Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024 Emails the Miami Herald obtained through a public-records request offer an early look at the projects under consideration for the final bond proposal, which the administration expects to submit to commissioners in April. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 The proposals under consideration encompass a broad spectrum of injustices faced by African Americans in the post-slavery era. Britney Porter, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Another option under consideration is to drive the trucks a short distance ashore and unload them within a security perimeter, likely provided by the Israel Defense Forces, officials said. Carol E. Lee, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024 The specific episodes to be nominated for directing and writing are still under consideration, adhering to Emmy guidelines that allow directors and writers to select their episodes. Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024

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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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