The predominant mood was low-key and even, here and throughout the evening, with a good deal of repetition.

That seemed to be the predominant mood of the crowds gathered by the tens of thousands here tonight to pay their respects to Diana.

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The predominant mood, in fact, appears to be one of relief that these talks are finally being brought to an end after nine years.

The air of festivity has become a "predominant mood" of jocularity.

Mystification was certainly the predominant mood in the theater on Wednesday night, when the show opened for a five-performance run.

Likewise on the issue of security, the predominant mood among practically all Palestinians is to pull back from terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians.

Internet reaction also suggests vehement opposition is the predominant mood.

Yet after 1905 the predominant mood undoubtedly was liberal in spirit.

"But we knew what the predominant mood was," he said, "and we knew it would lead to an explosion."