Consider and Factor in

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Consider verb - To give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies).

Usage example: I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job

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Factor in and consider are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Factor in" instead a verb "Consider".

Factor in verb - Consider as relevant when making a decision.

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Consider and factor in are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consider" instead a verb "Factor in".

He fails to consider that their one-time start-up costs were likely a factor in this (ie the wood and nails for the stand, and the cost of the glasses, all of which could be reused).

Source: Western Animation / DuckTales
This one makes perfect sense though, if you consider that the point in the video where everything gets weird is the point in the band's career when drugs became a serious factor in the creation of new songs.

Source: Deranged Animation

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