under consideration

idiom

: being thought about and discussed

Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.

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The map below shows which areas are currently without electricity and which are under consideration for power cuts. —

Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025 Five Missouri defendants remain in prison and could be among those under consideration for pardon by Trump. —

Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 Five others also are under consideration for enshrinement, with Maxie Baughan, Sterling Sharpe and Jim Tyrer finalists in the seniors category, Mike Holmgren in the coaches category and Ralph Hay as a contributor. —

CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024 City are planning serious investment over the next two transfer windows and, with Walker struggling and 20-year-old Rico Lewis yet to settle in a specialised role, right-back is one of several positions under consideration. —

Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under consideration

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