under consideration
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: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
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The document listed more than 150 research projects under consideration for termination by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
One of the natural dye under consideration for the color red is derived from insects, while others are from algae or mold.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
But Amazon said such a proposal was only under consideration for one part of its business.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The statement came after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Amazon over a report that such a move was under consideration.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
One of the natural dye under consideration for the color red is derived from insects, while others are from algae or mold.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
But Amazon said such a proposal was only under consideration for one part of its business.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The statement came after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Amazon over a report that such a move was under consideration.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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