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[kuhn-sid-er] / kənˈsɪd ər /




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The family are interested in watersports and recently bought a paddleboard, but Rachel said they would only consider using the lake if those concerns were addressed.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

If you find that phrase baffling, consider yourself fortunate.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

South Africa should consider a regulated seasonal worker programme similar to one in the United States, said Siyabonga Madlala, chief executive of the South African Farmers Development Association.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Only 36% of millionaires with at least $1 million in investable assets consider themselves wealthy.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

And truly, when you consider Samir, how many can you name who were worse off after their dealings with him?

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Unlike psychology, which operates on an individual level, sociology considers human phenomena in the aggregate and often over the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Asked for details to explain what this will look like, Rayner said she would not provide an "exact figure" or provide a date for when she considers the post-war period to have ended.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The EU previously said that it considers tariffs imposed on these grounds "unjustified."

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A research note published Sunday by macro strategist Peter Tchir of Academy Securities considers the dilemma.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

“My son considers the Lady Aurelia his closest friend. He deeply admires her.”

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

The retailer had previously sought to go public in New York and considered a listing in London, but those efforts were derailed by escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The 200m on Wednesday was considered pre-meet a more likely medal prospect for her.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The appellate court concluded, however, that the state failed to meet the legal standard necessary to support the injunction because much of its evidence could not be considered in the civil case.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

More than 30% of DWP’s mainlines are more than 80 years old and at least 6% of them are considered high priority for replacement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Bat considered telling Mr. Grayson about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, but the teacher was busy unlacing his orange high-tops and getting ready to lead the group in yoga.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

Amundson’s teenage neighbor had been considering what he might do if he found himself in ICE’s crosshairs.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

He had started considering a move years earlier, when he was living in public housing with a daughter he had from a prior relationship, who is now 12.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Kent appreciated the call, considering it “pretty cool.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

“The trial court abused its discretion by considering incompetent evidence in support of the temporary injunction,” the three-judge panel wrote.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

The badger grimaced, as if some deep, unwelcome part of her was considering this new fate.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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