1.   But there is a growing consensus that there is no quick, painless or cheap way out of the morass.

2.   The growing consensus is that we should focus on economic efficiency.

3.   There was a growing consensus that the Prime Minister should resign.

4.   Reports also suggested that there was growing consensus in favour of transforming the Western European Union into a genuine European security and defence policy.

5.   Among several analysts, however, there is a growing consensus that heavy cash inflows into mutual funds are driving stock prices higher.

6.   And among defense experts who are not beholden to any special-interest group, there is a growing consensus that the Pentagon has been too slow to adjust.

7.   And a growing consensus believes the section is too large.

8.   And the growing consensus is that despite a robust domestic economy, troubles in Asia and rising wage growth at home are depressing corporate profits.

9.   And there is even a growing consensus that the federal government should trade bureaucratic control in return for better test results.

10.   And there is a growing consensus throughout the administration that the inspectors may never return.