consensus of opinion

collocation in English

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consensus
noun[S or U]
uk
/kənˈsen.səs/us
/kənˈsen.səs/
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group ...
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opinion
noun
uk
/əˈpɪn.jən/us
/əˈpɪn.jən/
a thought or belief about something ...
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(Definition ofconsensusandopinionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofconsensus of opinion

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This approach, by its very method, does not allow the researcher to present aconsensusofopinion.
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It was not anchored to aconsensusofopinionamongst specific classes or the populace as a whole.
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Equally, it is becoming increasingly clear that a basicconsensusofopinionextended far beyond elite levels of society.
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More than eight out of 10 (84 per cent) friendships reflected aconsensusofopinion.
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Theconsensusofopinionis that a relatively low-cost system of private accounts can be introduced.
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But need we assume that this reduplication, thisconsensusofopinion, signifies the eternal truth of the interpretation?
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The formation of ripples is not so well understood and there is no generalconsensusofopinion.
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There appeared to be a remarkableconsensusofopinionas to what constituted the essential skills and knowledge required of the specialist teacher in the immediate post-war years.
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It is quite clear that theconsensusofopinionduring the debate is that not sufficient is being done.
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It was a better paper for that reason and for not being aconsensusofopinionas it might have become from a committee.
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I have no reason to doubt that they reflect aconsensusofopinionthat was put to him.
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It is only when you get a largeconsensusofopinionthat you get something really effective.
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There is a generalconsensusofopinionabout that.
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This is the only way that we can arrive at the moralconsensusofopinionupon this point.
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That is not an obligation to restore if the generalconsensusofopinionis that we should not do so.
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On some questions there is aconsensusofopinion.
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In the end, it became clear to us that there would not be a completeconsensusofopinion.
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That there is quite strongconsensusofopinionin favour of the principle of comprehensive schools is not in doubt.
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But among them all there was a generalconsensusofopinionthat the present law and procedure is unduly favourable to accused persons.
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There is no generalconsensusofopinionas to what changes are necessary to improve opportunities for young entrants to the farming industry.
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