prevailing sentiment

Apparently that was the prevailing sentiment among many African Americans as they cast their votes on Nov. 6.

The prevailing sentiment at this conference was in the negative.

The temper of the audience was an illustration of prevailing sentiment.

"All right; we will take our chances," replied one of the students; and this was the prevailing sentiment.

The prevailing sentiment among army men justified the duel with Hamilton.

On the contrary, the prevailing sentiment was one of satisfaction at the success of the spectacle.