popular opinion

Example Sentences

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"Despite popular opinion, I think hardware will be critical to AI uptake," said Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

That would have been messy, but the Palace was already sending signals it was prepared to take action, and it was confident that Parliament, and popular opinion, would have supported such a change.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

“In the court of popular opinion, we’re seeing more and more people supportive of congestion pricing,” said Kate Slevin, a vice president at the Regional Plan Association.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2025

In occupations like politics, war and journalism, that attitude is helpful: You take a beating and learn things about fate, popular opinion and your opponents that you didn't know before.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025

Contrary to popular opinion, till isn't a shortening of until.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner