in consideration of
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In view of, on account of, as in We turned back in consideration of the worsening weather . [First half of 1500s]
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In return for, as in She received an honorarium in consideration of her key contributions . [c. 1600]
Example Sentences
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He also will receive a sign-on equity award with a grant date value of $4 million in consideration of compensation left on the table at Xylem, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Min Aung Hlaing granted their release to mark a public holiday on Monday "in consideration of the peace of mind of the general public as well as on humanitarian grounds", the government statement said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
"Chronic pain needs to be managed within the context of the patients' blood pressure, especially in consideration of the use of pain medication that may adversely affect blood pressure," said Jones.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 17, 2025
We are trying to build our pros-and-cons list in consideration of this money-saving idea.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
However, despite the lingering meat fumes, my grandma never fed me anything other than bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, in consideration of my illness.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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