under consideration
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The Japanese player said she did not know if that blockbuster match would be under consideration for the night session, but added she felt the slot was reserved for "popcorn matches".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
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
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 option of sailing on to Las Palmas or Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands is under consideration for disembarkation and further medical screening.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
As a sort of test, he had agreed to set up a cage with a few pairs of the rodents, imitating on a reduced scale the enterprise under consideration.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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