consider
verb (used with object)
to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.
were considering
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past progressiveof consider.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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Almost half of those in post said they were considering leaving teaching in the next five years, while one in ten were planning to spend less than a year in the job.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Its shares rose about 11% following a report that Google and Nvidia were considering it as a backup chip-making option.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
When asked if the scientists were considering using the yeast to brew beer, he responded: "It's on the list."
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
They were considering staying at a hotel, even though prices have been marked up for the Memorial Day Weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Most public universities had opened admission to women or were considering the possibility.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
