Sentence examples for general acclamation from inspiring English sources

"You don't want an offensive, do you?" he asked the crowd, to general acclamation.

leaders have been chosen more by general acclamation than by a simple majority of the votes.

In the huddle I hear "food bowl of South Australia" to some general acclamation.

The American composer and critic Kyle Gann has said that Reich "may... be considered, by general acclamation, America's greatest living composer".

General acclamation of Granville Stuart's actions was reflected by his election as the first president of the Montana Stockgrower's Association in late July 1884.

The idea of a public editor has never won universal acclamation in the newsroom.

When the number of nominees equals the number of positions to be filled, the chair may take a voice vote or declare each nominee elected by general consent or acclamation at the annual meeting.

Despite all the years of war, loss and odium, correspondents noted the atmosphere of general "cheerings and acclamations".

Instead of casting votes, the bishop was selected by general consensus or by acclamation.

That went through by acclamation, meaning there was no need for a division.

(First prize goes, by general consent, if not by acclamation, to the Porcellian Club. Choice of venue today is dictated by fact that co-producers of Pudding show are members of A.D. and not of Porcellian).