How to Use consider in a Sentence

consider

verb
  • We are considering you for the job.
  • You have to consider that he is only three years old.
  • The jury has considered the evidence and reached a verdict.
  • The policy was well researched and well considered.
  • We never considered the possibility that the plan could fail.
  • When you consider how long she worked there, it's surprising that she would leave so suddenly.
  • She refused to consider my request.
  • Please consider what I've said.
  • He paused a moment to consider before responding.
  • He seriously considered changing careers.
  • Good question, considering that most trees are seen as more or less shutting down for the winter.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
  • When shopping for insoles, consider your budget first and filter your research with your price point in mind.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023
  • For those who don’t like chlorine, consider paddlesports.
    Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023
  • The move requires the House to consider the budget and the debt limit as separate items.
    Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Keep in mind traffic and road closures may change based on real-time conditions so consider using a traffic app.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The three university groups must also consider how to increase the resilience of coral and oyster reefs in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
    Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Of course, climate action could be one of the aspects a board of a large corporation might consider not the most important thing to achieve at least for short term business targets.
    Jennifer Duggan, Time, 15 Jan. 2023
  • The same study found that while many were initially closer to their mothers, as many as 35 percent of respondents considered their dad to be their favorite by the age of 13.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Recent polls suggest that most people believe colleges should not consider race or ethnicity in admissions decisions.
    Stephanie Saul, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Jan. 2023
  • And for more impactful styling, consider everyday accessories that will really amplify the overall look.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Make volunteerism a part of your company culture, and consider planning regular days of service that allow all employees to participate.
    Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Other things to consider include the type and size of the display, and the ports around the edges.
    Maren Estrada, BGR, 11 Sep. 2021
  • But there was more to consider than just the emergence of a new queen.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2021
  • After that, consider what’s best for you and the friend.
    BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Aside from the above, there are a few things to consider in this context.
    IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2023
  • In most mock drafts he's considered to be a top-15 pick.
    Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2018
  • Top 25, but there are more big matchups to consider this week.
    Matt Goul, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Here are the best films on Netflix to consider for your next movie night.
    Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023
  • So often Black women are considered at the low end of the totem.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
  • New York’s hospitals are considered to be among the best in the world.
    New York Times, 17 Mar. 2020

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