reconsider
verb (used with object)
to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action.
was reconsidering
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past progressiveof reconsider.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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When I suggested I too was reconsidering my commitment to the cat when my daughter went to college, she freaked out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
But as the debris heap grew, sending plumes of dust toward the restaurant, he was reconsidering, for the safety of his staff and customers.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2023
The HDP previously signalled it would field its own candidate in the absence of talks, but Sancar said the party was reconsidering that after last month's earthquake.
From Reuters ● Mar. 7, 2023
This makes them more sensitive to public opinion now than before, and just this week, the party announced that it was reconsidering its position on NATO.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2022
“No, no,” he said, but even as he spoke, he was reconsidering.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
