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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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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

Potential offences under consideration include corporate gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, health and safety breaches and misconduct in public office.

From BBC • May 19, 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

The Kremlin responded to Bonya by saying it will take her advice under consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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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