under consideration
idiom
: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
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What Happens Next The Trump administration's next steps remain uncertain, but potential promotions and replacements are reportedly under consideration.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The New York Times previously reported that Ms. Johnson was under consideration for such a role.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
For instance, the agenda for an upcoming meeting in late February has CDC employees presenting on every topic under consideration.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
The plan to replace the broken pipe with an above-ground loop has been under consideration for nearly two years.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The New York Times previously reported that Ms. Johnson was under consideration for such a role.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
For instance, the agenda for an upcoming meeting in late February has CDC employees presenting on every topic under consideration.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
The plan to replace the broken pipe with an above-ground loop has been under consideration for nearly two years.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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