Rumors that, in many cases, support only the widespread desire for a happy ending to a sad, sad season.

When National lost the 1984 election, there was widespread desire in the party for a leadership change.

There has recently been a revived interest in mythology, which may indicate a widespread desire for a more imaginative expression of religious truth.

The addition of a new name should normally result from a widespread desire expressed in the region concerned over a reasonable period of time.

But it may also have reflected a widespread desire for stability - perhaps the most popular word in the Egyptian political lexicon.

The polls suggest a widespread desire for disciplined regulation of managed care plans, including the right to sue.

These investigations showed, however, that there was no widespread desire for through services.

"I had no idea how widespread the desire was."

Mostly, though, it was an expression of a widespread desire for continuity and moderation.

The site seems to tap a widespread desire to make a connection between the child one was and the adult one has become.