Sentence examples for admitted the idea from inspiring English sources

He admitted the idea that ice-hockey originated in England would be shocking to many Canadians.

As for hair, Guido Palau admitted the idea was "effortless," though the process was anything but.

Despite the criticism, Hidalgo admitted the idea was close to her heart, saying she was "disappointed it came last".

Douglas Alexander, the International Development Secretary, told the BBC that there was no significant support for a rival candidate, but admitted the idea that Mr Brown should carry on regardless was "not a universal view – a number have spoken out in recent days – but I am not convinced it is the right time".

Vettel admitted the idea of having Raikkonen as a team-mate appealed to him, but he was resigned to the partnership not being formed in 2014.

In his annual speech at the Lord Mayor of London's trade and industry banquet, Mr Cable admitted the idea may not be workable, because "we would run into problems with EU state aid clearance".

Fedak admits the idea was "outlandish".

As the author generously admits, the idea for the plot came from elsewhere, but the story is told with gusto.

Maybe, he admits, the idea of achieving something surgically that has been done only 20 times in a thousand years is his real motivation, not helping Molly.

Sam Franklin, the man behind the beer at Rooster's, admits "the idea came out of the thought of serving the beer direct from a pumpkin".

Sweet, nutty prawns bathed in a piquant sauce and served on a bed of crisp lettuce – you have to admit, the idea has a certain charm.