under discussion

phrase

: 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 proposal is reportedly still under discussion at the Department of Homeland Security, and administration officials have not determined whether students, universities or employers would ultimately bear the cost. — Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Han Win Aung said the number of people to be repatriated and the timeline for transfer remain under discussion. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Two sustainability bond deals worth at least $100 million each are under discussion for mining projects in DR Congo, an executive told Semafor, as African governments look for new ways to ensure mining investment delivers broader economic benefits. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 In documents preparing for the hearing, FDA scientists noted that the peptides under discussion aren’t well-understood or sufficiently studied, per NYT. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 24 July 2026 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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