growing consensus
noun
: increasing agreement among people
There is a growing consensus about/on the need for further investigation.
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There is a growing consensus in both industries that natural gas will be needed to meet the power needs.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
One such risk is the growing consensus that the U.S. economy is heading into a recession.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Similar efforts are underway in Europe and Asia, reflecting a growing consensus that AI regulation must evolve to keep pace with technological advancement.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
More than 2 out of 3 adults in the U.S. report consuming at least one drink a week or more, but there's a growing consensus of the health benefits of cutting back.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
One such risk is the growing consensus that the U.S. economy is heading into a recession.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Similar efforts are underway in Europe and Asia, reflecting a growing consensus that AI regulation must evolve to keep pace with technological advancement.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
More than 2 out of 3 adults in the U.S. report consuming at least one drink a week or more, but there's a growing consensus of the health benefits of cutting back.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Growing consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growing%20consensus. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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