under consideration
idiom
: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
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Those under consideration are players who can improve the first XI and, so, the squad.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2025
According to the statement, new committee members are currently under consideration.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
Former Edmonton head coach Jay Woodcroft had also been reportedly under consideration at one point.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
That is not under consideration for MLB use in 2026.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2025
According to the statement, new committee members are currently under consideration.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
Former Edmonton head coach Jay Woodcroft had also been reportedly under consideration at one point.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
That is not under consideration for MLB use in 2026.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 5 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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