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

More housing policy is under consideration.

From Barron's

Lawmakers in California and New York have imposed rules for chatbots, while other measures are under consideration at the federal level.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new restriction zones are part of the Sentencing Bill 2025, which is currently under consideration in Parliament.

From BBC

The process to replace the Italian is under way, and it is understood Englishman Rosenior is the frontrunner, though sources have stressed other candidates are also under consideration.

From BBC

It’s why Powell isn’t under consideration for another term.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• contemporary
• modern