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reconsider

[ree-kuhn-sid-er] / ˌri kənˈsɪd ər /


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Koch believes researchers may need to reconsider philosophical ideas such as idealism and panpsychism while continuing to apply modern scientific methods.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

The Chadian foreign minister's official Facebook page posted a statement last week saying the US had pressed the government in Niamey to reconsider its ICC membership.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

New Justice Secretary Alex Norris has been urged to reconsider the early release scheme after being appointed by Andy Burnham on Monday.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Commerce Department to reconsider, or it could have eventually taken the matter to court.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Does that make you want to reconsider your decision?

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

But we hope Dr. Makary reconsiders its therapy and the many others Dr. Prasad has unfairly nixed.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 2026

His comments come as the UK National Screening Committee reconsiders its decision from five years ago not to recommend routine screening.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

“We hope the federal government reconsiders and allows the fun and informative phrases to continue on Arizona’s highway message signs.”

From Slate Jan. 23, 2024

Michael Ian Black is an interesting figure in the film as he reconsiders his own tweets at the time in support of a C.K. comeback.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2023

The nursery is becalmed, and Penelope reconsiders her position.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

“If Clarity takes an August recess, it could be reconsidered in September. But we think its chances would decline meaningfully,” Capital Alpha’s Katz said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

After consulting with his advisers, the Saudi crown prince told Trump that the effort was going to antagonize Iran and that it should be reconsidered, according to people familiar with the conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

In March, González-Colón signed a law requiring the parole review board increase the pace at which parole denials are reconsidered.

From Salon May 6, 2026

It added sites which were penalised but then fixed the issue could submit a request to Google to have the demotion reconsidered.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Though, of course, as soon as Joe left he reconsidered, wondering was he crazy to encourage such a hopeless and inflammatory act?

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

The integration of AI answers into search can reduce clicks to websites, and some businesses are reconsidering their advertising relationships with the company.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“When we’re all sitting there saying, ‘No, that doesn’t gain an unfair advantage,’ then that’s when we have to start reconsidering things back to the spirit of the law.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Leo is now reconsidering the role he played in promoting Western immigration to Russia.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

“This argues for reconsidering portfolio allocations that were shaped during the low-yield, low-volatility decade following the global financial crisis,” said the Pimco team.

From MarketWatch Jun. 13, 2026

Toby glanced at the plane, just long enough that Luke thought he might be reconsidering.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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