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Synonyms

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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Sources have told BBC Sport that Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, Fulham head coach Marco Silva and former Dortmund boss Edin Terzic are under consideration as possible replacements for Rosenior.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

One proposal under consideration among the mediators would see Iran suspend enrichment for a decade and then permit Tehran to produce a modest amount of low-enriched uranium for at least another 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Trump's comments came after the White House confirmed that there was a deal under consideration for a reported 45-day truce.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Prosecutors said the case against him was still live and under consideration – but that there would be no proceedings against a 31-year-old Romanian woman who was also arrested at the base.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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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