on the table
phrase
: up for consideration or negotiation
the subject is not on the table
Examples of on the table in a Sentence
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My dreams for the future is genuine equality, and not just putting a bandaid on things, but actually, everyone having equality and housing, food on the table.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Cuts to funding for people with disabilities, rising tuition costs and slashed teacher salaries would all be on the table, said Fogle, a Springfield Democrat.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
New York City's new budget does not include a potential police department headcount boost authorization that had been on the table, reports indicate.
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Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
For the centerpieces, consider using muted blue or red glass vases and filling them with white flowers surrounded by green fillers to offset the colors on the table.
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Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Another awards nomination is certainly on the table for Cruz right now.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips was already cued up on the table.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Consumers should act fast, however, as the offer is only on the table until the $150,000 tab runs out.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
—
Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Cuts to funding for people with disabilities, rising tuition costs and slashed teacher salaries would all be on the table, said Fogle, a Springfield Democrat.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
New York City's new budget does not include a potential police department headcount boost authorization that had been on the table, reports indicate.
—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
For the centerpieces, consider using muted blue or red glass vases and filling them with white flowers surrounded by green fillers to offset the colors on the table.
—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Another awards nomination is certainly on the table for Cruz right now.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips was already cued up on the table.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Consumers should act fast, however, as the offer is only on the table until the $150,000 tab runs out.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“On the table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20table. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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