This story was met in the art world with widespread disbelief, ranging from the good-natured variety, which tended to call the tale "good showmanship," to a more cynical brand.

Many reports of total H5N1 cases exclude China due to widespread disbelief in China's official numbers.

And despite widespread disbelief, McMahon insisted that his football would be real, not scripted, as his wrestling shows are.

Throughout that run-up, there has been widespread disbelief.

Indian and non-Indian politicians say they also struggle with widespread disbelief that anything will really happen.

The fact that he could soldier on for three years, following his intellectual convictions in the face of widespread disbelief, was a Smithies hallmark.

His report was greeted with widespread disbelief; some scientists called the blinking an illusion, others called it a fleeting coincidence.

And his remark seems to reflect some widespread disbelief that Judge Thomas's race had nothing to do with his choice.

I had come home to widespread and understandable disbelief that such a plum should have fallen my way.

Both men recall widespread disbelief that a breakup was inevitable - and fear and anger when it happened as planned under an agreement with the government.