growing consensus

noun

: increasing agreement among people
There is a growing consensus about/on the need for further investigation.

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Despite this growing consensus, the U.S. Department of Defense still devotes most of its funding to expensive legacy weapons systems. Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025 There is a growing consensus around the world that adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria need love and an opportunity to talk through their struggles and feelings. Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 Despite the initial rally, a growing consensus among investment banks suggests the dollar's strength may prove temporary. Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 June 2025 The growing consensus about Beal's future among NBA insiders, including The Athletic's Fred Katz, is that a buyout of the remaining two years on his contract is imminent. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for growing consensus

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“Growing consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growing%20consensus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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