under consideration
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Although former Manchester City defender John Stones and Como's Jacobo Ramon were also known to be under consideration, it always felt as though the 6ft 4in Palace defender was Chelsea's preferred target.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
His possible removal -- reported to be under consideration by President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Ukrainian and foreign media -- comes as Ukraine appears to be in its best position in the war for months.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
A bill currently under consideration in the California Legislature would pave the way for the hundreds of officers from other states to help police the 2028 Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Arrangements for the rest of the trip were still under consideration, the source said, leaving it unclear whether the whole family would visit but stay outside the capital.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 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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