under consideration

phrase

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

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Several potential connections to Europe are under consideration or in development. — Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Kliger declined to disclose Zenity’s post-money valuation, its profitability, or whether an IPO is under consideration. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Unlike many of the GLP-1 weight-loss drugs - which are also synthetic peptides - none of the seven peptides under consideration has undergone the kind of large-scale, rigorous trials in humans that are necessary for drug approval. — Will Stone, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Three buildings in Sacramento are among thirteen California historic properties under consideration for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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