under consideration
idiom
: being thought about and discussed
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee.
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Items under consideration include benches, decorative paving and trash receptacles.
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
According to The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, Albert Pujols is a candidate under consideration for the manager role in San Diego.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the 12 coaches under consideration are former 49ers coach George Seifert and former Niners assistants Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Adding art from Pan Am’s heyday is also under consideration, as are showing films and having lectures.
—Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
According to The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, Albert Pujols is a candidate under consideration for the manager role in San Diego.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the 12 coaches under consideration are former 49ers coach George Seifert and former Niners assistants Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Adding art from Pan Am’s heyday is also under consideration, as are showing films and having lectures.
—Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Under consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20consideration. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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