in consideration of
Idioms-
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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However, according to CNN, on Thursday his attorney asked the jury to consider awarding Sanderson $3.2 million in consideration of his brain injury and life expectancy.
From Salon
In June, the Electronic Frontier Foundation published an open letter encouraging companies to cite the law with “great caution and in consideration of broader security concerns, not just for competitive economic advantage.”
From The Verge
Riot also hired new staff, and scaled back the visual effects and graphics in consideration of what mobile devices could handle.
From Washington Post
“In consideration of all of the facts of this case, the Court orders Defendants to pay Ms. Scardina $500.”
From Washington Times
“However, in the current financial environment, it has proven hugely challenging to close on the scheduled and necessary large new capital requirements to finalize the transition of the AS2 into production. Given these conditions the Aerion Corporation is now taking the appropriate steps in consideration of this ongoing financial environment.”
From The Verge
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