in agreement

idiom

1
: agreeing : concurring
Everyone seems to be in agreement about/on the need for reform, but there is much disagreement about how to achieve it.
2
: as an indication that one agrees
She nodded her head in agreement.

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While others were in agreement about keeping his wife happy, some were quick to point out that Justin couldn't totally base his look on his wife. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 As executives seem to be in agreement that the workforces of tomorrow will be leaner than today, leaders like Goodwill CEO Steve Preston worry that the changes will hurt those at the bottom of the ladder the most. Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025 Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual. Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025 Research conducted by The Nature Conservancy shows that a bipartisan majority backs increased federal investment in fighting wildfires, with four in five voters in agreement. Karen Collins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in agreement

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“In agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20agreement. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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