consider
verb (used with object)
to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.
have been considering
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present perfect progressiveof consider.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Administration officials have been considering such restrictions for months, but many companies have warned that harsh crackdowns on Chinese model developers could end up hurting U.S. businesses that rely on them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I have been considering leaving my job so that I can focus on my trading activities full time.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Wildlife authorities say they have been considering measures to reduce the human-animal conflicts, including building protective fences near wildlife areas.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
But to the extent he might have been considering the option, as an alternative to further destruction and despair, he has now likely dismissed the notion out of hand.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2025
I have been considering the purchase of a taller horse.
From Voices from the Past by Paul Alexander Bartlett
