under consideration
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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
The growing implementation of the Grappler comes at a time when funding to find ways to de-escalate chases is under consideration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Spain's Canary Islands are under consideration for disembarkation, "where further medical screening and handling could take place", the operator said.
From Barron's • May 4, 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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