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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under consideration

Allegedly, Johnny Depp was under consideration for a time.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Carr said the network’s decision would be taken under consideration in the license review process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Although former Manchester City defender John Stones and Como's Jacobo Ramon were also known to be under consideration, it always felt as though the 6ft 4in Palace defender was Chelsea's preferred target.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

His possible removal -- reported to be under consideration by President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Ukrainian and foreign media -- comes as Ukraine appears to be in its best position in the war for months.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

I drew two identical girls side by side, which he found even more baffling, given that Leah and I—the beauty and the beast—were the twins under consideration.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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