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Synonyms

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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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

Andrew Flintoff, the Lions head coach, is not thought to be under consideration.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

A bill currently under consideration in the California Legislature would pave the way for the hundreds of officers from other states to help police the 2028 Games.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The Atlanta Fed didn’t advance his candidacy, and he is no longer under consideration, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 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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