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  • verb Present participle of reconsider.

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Examples

  • The Christians say "it must be assumed" that this would be someone's purpose in reconsidering the demise of Lochner.

    IsThatLegal? 2003

  • To the extent that the court and the convening authority differ as to a question which is solely one of law, such as whether the charges allege an offense cognizable by a court-martial, the court will accede to the views of the convening authority; but if the matters as to which the convening authority disagrees are issues of fact, such as those which may be presented on an objection to trial on the ground that the accused lacks the requisite mental capacity at the time of trial (120c), the court will exercise its sound discretion in reconsidering the motion.

    EXECUTIVE ORDER 10214 1951

  • It can also bring a new audience to a canon worth reconsidering, which is what seems to be happening on Tony Zajkowski's take on the Carole King-Maurice Sendak collaboration, "Pierre."

    Llamas, Losers: Yesterday Once More ��� Godspeed You Black Emperor!: The Insiders 2000

  • But the Greens and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon also lent some support to the notion of reconsidering the spending.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2009

  • But the Greens and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon also lent some support to the notion of reconsidering the spending.

    The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines 2009

  • Creedon said the idea of reconsidering a Water Commission vote has "never been investigated," but that the commission will be glad to take suggestions from council members and residents.

    The Enterprise Home RSS 2009

  • Either too many hits or, more likely, he is "reconsidering" his opinion.

    Steamed at this Punk Lou Anders 2010

  • Late Update: The New York Times reported on Saturday that Voinovich and Dole are "reconsidering" their opposition to the Webb measure, and the paper throws another name in for good measure, reporting that Senator Arlen Specter may back it. print share

    Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Source: Republican Senators Eyeing Support For Webb Troop Measure 2009

  • As reported below, GOP Senator John Warner is "reconsidering" his support for fellow Senator Jim Webb's troop bill.

    Webb To Fellow Senators: Please Support More Rest For Troops 2009

  • The Financial Post is reporting that the potential ownership group is "reconsidering" the $40 million franchise fee.

    Vancouver (maybe) waffling on MLS fee Duane Rollins 2008

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