common consent

Examples (10)

• By common consent, she was considered the most talented artist in the group.
• He became the unofficial leader of the community by common consent.
• The debate was ended by common consent when it became clear no agreement could be reached.
• By common consent, the film was hailed as a masterpiece of modern cinema.
• The ancient traditions were upheld by the common consent of the villagers.
• It seemed to be a matter of common consent that the old rules no longer applied.
• The plan to renovate the park was approved by common consent at the town hall meeting.
• She was, by common consent, the most respected member of the staff.
• The motion was passed not by a formal vote, but by the common consent of everyone present.
• The party was, by common consent, the best one of the year.