reconsider
verb (used with object)
to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action.
had reconsidered
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past perfectof reconsider.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Although he still expressed interest in running for a fifth term on Friday night, Rutte said he had reconsidered on Sunday.
From Reuters ● Jul. 10, 2023
It was not delivered by senior level officials, however, because the United States already believed that Kyiv had reconsidered the wisdom of the attack, according to the American official.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
The agency said in 2021 it planned no changes but announced Friday it had reconsidered in response to an environmental group’s lawsuit.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
Attorneys for the graduate students said they appreciated that many professors had reconsidered their initial support, perhaps recognizing what a chilling effect that might have on students.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2022
In light of their acceleration toward doom, she had reconsidered.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
