reconsider
verb (used with object)
to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action.
were 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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On Thursday, investors were reconsidering the likely winners and losers from AI.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
According to The Guardian, ministers were reconsidering the proposal following creator backlash.
From BBC ● May 9, 2025
The complex was sold last year, and the new owners were reconsidering the relationship with the continuum.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
City and police officials gave no indication Tuesday that they were reconsidering the charges.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2017
In late May, the two big rating agencies announced that they were reconsidering their subprime bond ratings models.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
