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

Despite popular opinion, the filmmaker behind “Promising Young Woman,” “Saltburn,” and her latest movie, a loose and playful adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, “Wuthering Heights,” is not out to get the audience.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 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

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

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