The currently unanimous chorus of noes indicates that the futility of such a consensus has been recognized by most of those who would prefer a change.

When challenged on this point, employers always produced a unanimous chorus to the effect that this was what women wanted, because they would not stay long in the trade before they married.

He was arrested a few hours later, to a nearly unanimous chorus of criticism from Japan's business leaders, politicians and major news media.

A unanimous chorus put themselves forward.

In any case, the almost unanimous chorus of alarm in Europe has allowed Moscow to appear less confrontational.

Mr. Bohannon acknowledged that "there is not a unanimous chorus on this issue in the Democratic Party."

There was a loud, immediate and unanimous chorus of agreement; the sailors shook their weapons at Locke and Jean as they cheered.

Santorum's best line encapsulated the debate's most ironic turn: a full-throated, almost unanimous chorus against the use of Super Pacs in negative campaigning.

Mr President, Commissioner, I am not going to join in the unanimous chorus from my fellow Members.

The designation carries no legal weight, but it adds an international voice to the virtually unanimous chorus of opposition to the mine, which includes President Clinton.