reconsider
verb (used with object)
to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action.
had been reconsidering
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past perfect progressiveof reconsider.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Caruso had been reconsidering whether or not to run, citing a Times article, published Wednesday, in which two unnamed sources described Mayor Karen Bass’ involvement in watering down an after-action report on the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
The company said it had been reconsidering the policy for months.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2021
Rossi said that security staff members are not armed but that the Basilica had been reconsidering that before Tuesday’s attack as part of a months-long review of procedures.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2019
Since my ex-husband had divorced me the previous year, I had been reconsidering what I thought I knew about relationships.
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2018
