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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Example Sentences

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

Though a final letter of determination is still to be issued, Tim Fargo, the associate zoning administrator in charge of Tuesday’s meeting, said he was “inclined to approve” the conditional-use permit under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The growing implementation of the Grappler comes at a time when funding to find ways to de-escalate chases is under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Illinois General Assembly in April passed a similar bill to bar private-equity interference in legal practices, and the measure is now under consideration in the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

Related Words

• contemporary
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