reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
: to consider something again
Examples of reconsider in a Sentence
She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.
Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.
We hope you will reconsider.
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Freeman, ever the competitor, tried to get Roberts to reconsider, but the Dodgers manager held firm.
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Please reconsider the use of artificial turf on the beachfront due to health and comfort concerns and its unorthodox placement on a beachfront.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Please reconsider the use of artificial turf on the beachfront due to health and comfort concerns and its unorthodox placement on a beachfront.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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