in discussion vs under discussion

Both 'in discussion' and 'under discussion' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable in most contexts and can be used to indicate that a topic or issue is being talked about or considered.

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in discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a topic or issue is being talked about or considered.

Examples:

The new proposal is currently in discussion among the team members.
The matter is still in discussion and no decision has been made yet.

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engaging in discussion and reflection on youth in Europe
I would like to draw your attention to the Commission's comprehensive report, which presents a thorough analysis of own resources and has presented many of the options for reform which come up in discussion.
It has been quick getting to this plenary but eight months in discussion.
You have already mentioned the point I wanted to raise and you said you were in discussion with the French authorities and you are hoping to come to a resolution of this problem.
The Commission may also instruct one or more of its Members, with the agreement of the President, to adopt the definitive text of any instrument or of any proposal to be presented to the other institutions the substance of which has already been determined in discussion.
The Commission may also instruct one or more of its Members, with the agreement of the President, to adopt the definitive text of any instrument or of any proposal to be presented to the other institutions, the substance of which has already been determined in discussion.
engaging in discussion and reflection on youth in Europe and on the European Union's action to assist young people.
engaging in discussion and reflection on youth in Europe and other parts of the world and on the European Union's action to assist young people.
engaging in discussion and reflection on youth in Europe and in other parts of the world and on the European Union's action for young people.
engaging in discussion and reflection on youth in Europe and in other parts of the world and on the Community's action for young people.
But in discussion with your daughter,
Everybody participated - Milton Glaser, Singapore was quite in discussion.
They watch the movie, possibly participate in discussion, they vote.
Excuse me, the lady and I were in discussion.
Despite the strain this process is expected to cause, the need for a future European cohesion policy has not been questioned in discussion forums so far.
The Commission has been in discussion with Slovakia about this infringement but nothing appears to have been resolved.
The Commission has been in discussion with the Chinese authorities since May 2004 on the need to amend existing air service agreements.
Of course, we are in discussion with and working with the European Investment Bank.
The Austrian Presidency wants to continue offering this willingness to engage in discussion on behalf of the Council and wishes to maintain dialogue with your House.
One crucial point, that of their environmental impact, has been addressed in discussion of biofuels.

Alternatives:

under discussion
being discussed
up for discussion
on the table
being considered

under discussion