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in consideration of

Idioms  
  1. In view of, on account of, as in We turned back in consideration of the worsening weather . [First half of 1500s]

  2. In return for, as in She received an honorarium in consideration of her key contributions . [c. 1600]


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“The question on timing of the distributions should be made in consideration of the church’s operating budget,” Katz says.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

“The ownership change was made in consideration of market changes since the joint venture was announced—including the slower-than-expected growth of EV demand,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 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

The stranger did not share his amusement. "—my former apprentice, Widge, in consideration of which I have accepted the amount of ten pounds sterling."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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