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under consideration

Idioms  
  1. Being thought about or discussed, as in Your application is under consideration; we'll let you know next week. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.


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If S&P Dow Jones Indices approves the rules under consideration, they will go into effect a few days before SpaceX is expected to begin trading.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Seymour said multiple sites are under consideration in Southern California and Northern California to host the state championships.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

This has angered Boro, who say that they are "directly affected by the matters under consideration and hold relevant factual evidence".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Musk said early Wednesday in a social-media post the county was one of several under consideration for the facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I drew two identical girls side by side, which he found even more baffling, given that Leah and I—the beauty and the beast—were the twins under consideration.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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