Definition of CONSENSUS

Examples of consensus in a Sentence

Yet despite this and other dust-ups during the convention, the general consensus is that Episcopalians weathered this one with their customary civility intact. — Antonio Ramirez, Commonweal, 12 Sept. 1997 Despite years of debate over the best wine to serve at Thanksgiving, no real consensus has emerged. — Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, 30 Nov. 1995 Beyond the general goal of sustainability, there was little consensus at the conference on how to get from here to there. — Constance Holden, Science, 6 July 1990 … it is the consensus of opinion that the Iceni in their geographic isolation remained 'Celtic' … — Antonia Fraser, The Warrior Queens, 1988 Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus. There is a lack of consensus among the citizens. The decision was made by consensus.

Recent Examples on the Web Also consider the imminence of shortstop Wander Franco, MLB's consensus No. 1 prospect, and promising young players like LHP Brendan McKay (injury) and 1B/3B Nate Lowe, who didn't get much of a chance to contribute en route to the World Series. — Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY, "Way-too-early look at MLB teams who could win the 2021 World Series," 28 Oct. 2020 The American political system is far less consensus-driven, far more acrimonious, and much more beholden to partisan special interests than the German one. — Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, "The Capital Letter: Week of October 19," 23 Oct. 2020 On Saturday, Dana Altman and his coaching staff added their third top-50 national prospect since September 15 with the addition of consensus four-star prospect Franck Kepnang, the nation’s No. 4 center and No. 22 overall prospect. — oregonlive, "Franck Kepnang, nation’s No. 4 center, commits to Oregon Ducks; Recruiting class jumps to No. 7 nationally, eclipsing Duke, North Carolina and Kansas," 10 Oct. 2020 At four positions, the Buckeyes project to start either a consensus five-star prospect — Nicholas Petit-Frere or Paris Johnson at right tackle, Wyatt Davis at right guard, Harry Miller at left guard — or a near-miss in center Josh Myers. — Nathan Baird, cleveland, "What Zen Michalski’s commitment means for Ohio State football: Buckeye Recruiting," 3 Oct. 2020 Fagot, a consensus preseason first-team All-AAC pick, led the Midshipmen with 100 tackles a year ago, adding five sacks. — G Smith, NOLA.com, "Game Day breakdown: Tulane looks for 2-0 start in 11 a.m. kickoff against Navy," 17 Sep. 2020 He has been projected as a consensus first round pick by mock drafts. — Marcus Fuller, Star Tribune, "Former Gophers star Daniel Oturu invited to NBA Draft Combine," 28 July 2020 While the consensus is still for the euro to rise, the level of positioning toward that has fallen from August highs of net 37,000 contracts. — Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, "Euro Optimism Wanes Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases," 19 Oct. 2020 The consensus from school officials in recent meetings is that Carroll County Public Schools is prepared for instructional alterations as needed with health metrics continuing to change amid the pandemic. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "What you need to know as Carroll County Public Schools students return to classrooms in hybrid learning plan," 17 Oct. 2020

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