under consideration

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In New York, two opposing bills—one decriminalizing prostitution, which was supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when he was still an assemblymember, and the other enacting the Nordic model—are still under consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

This has angered Boro, who say that they are "directly affected by the matters under consideration and hold relevant factual evidence".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Though a final letter of determination is still to be issued, Tim Fargo, the associate zoning administrator in charge of Tuesday’s meeting, said he was “inclined to approve” the conditional-use permit under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Another factor under consideration is the risk that intervening could raise protests from other countries about “currency manipulation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He merely said he would take what we said under consideration.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela