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under consideration

Idioms  
  1. Being thought about or discussed, as in Your application is under consideration; we'll let you know next week. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.


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Separate tracts of ocean surrounding Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in the Western Pacific are also under consideration.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The district letter also alleged that Carvalho attended “multiple dinner events with a consultant for AllHere” when that contract was under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The proposal is currently under consideration of the board and is non-binding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Arrangements for the rest of the trip were still under consideration, the source said, leaving it unclear whether the whole family would visit but stay outside the capital.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 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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