This belief, though widespread, has not held up to careful scrutiny.

And there is a widespread belief here that many of the violations are common elsewhere.

"The widespread belief that it began in October is speculation."

The most widespread belief, however, is that they have fled.

There was a widespread belief the team would have left town if the stadium vote had failed last November.

There is widespread belief that the price of oil could fall back to the $18 range.

The debate two years ago reflected a widespread belief that the health care system needed reform.

Contrary to widespread belief, a small amount of that individual's blood does exist.

I wouldn't have put this down as a very widespread belief,' said Nanny.

There was a widespread belief in Washington that if you made something difficult for him, he would cave.