under consideration
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The proposal, under consideration for the Nov. 3 ballot, would require a change to the City Charter, L.A.’s governing document.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The Japanese player said she did not know if that blockbuster match would be under consideration for the night session, but added she felt the slot was reserved for "popcorn matches".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
If S&P Dow Jones Indices approves the rules under consideration, they will go into effect a few days before SpaceX is expected to begin trading.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
In New York, two opposing bills—one decriminalizing prostitution, which was supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when he was still an assemblymember, and the other enacting the Nordic model—are still under consideration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
He said he would take all that I said under consideration, but that he would make no promises.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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