under consideration
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The Atlanta Fed didn’t advance his candidacy, and he is no longer under consideration, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Canadian officials said the two Arctic projects are under consideration as national priorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
The proposal, under consideration for the Nov. 3 ballot, would require a change to the City Charter, L.A.’s governing document.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
At the same time, the performance of the cars is also kept under consideration, and when rules change, this tends to be reined in a little, to ensure speeds do not get out of balance.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They were so accustomed to my presence, they’d forgotten it was even under consideration.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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