Sentence examples for the idea widespread from inspiring English sources

The idea, widespread at the network, is that today's Republicans are so unreasonable, and so cynical, that a thoughtful observer has no choice but to oppose their agenda.

And Dr. Lubchenco rejects the idea, widespread in academia, that the researcher's obligation to society is more or less limited to making findings and reporting them in the scholarly literature.

The voices of black protest today challenge the optimistic narrative of the civil-rights movement — the idea, widespread at the time of Obama's election, of incremental progress and expanding opportunity in an increasingly multiracial society.

High-voltage DC can carry power over long distances at lower cost than alternating current, but the transformers still cost too much to make the idea widespread.

The idea draws widespread, but not universal, approval.

The idea has widespread support among technical experts.

There is nothing new about the idea of widespread use of natural gas vehicles.

The idea of widespread publishing is anathema to most news organisations.

At first, the idea of widespread social learning among orangutans was at odds with traditional depictions of the ginger apes as loners.

While some customers have always bought Christmas gifts at pawnshops, only recently has the idea gained widespread acceptance, said Emmett Murphy, a spokesman for the National Pawnbrokers Association.

EVEN before France signed a deal in 2011 to build two Mistral-class assault ships for Russia, the idea prompted widespread unease.