But even among those with reservations about the plan, there seems to be a widespread sense that some change is necessary.

There was a widespread sense of frustration, and some anger.

Nonetheless there is a widespread sense that America's mind is elsewhere.

Sentiment against steroid use also flows from a widespread sense of fair play and equity.

After a week of all this, there is a widespread sense that it is time for the Diana story to be over.

If the futurists are right, the widespread sense of dread will be justified.

But in Germany, where the fight has been nothing if not personal, there was a widespread sense of relief that the battling might be over.

The widespread sense of relief may stem from the fact that all sides had much at risk in the referendum.

There was a widespread sense that Sana, the new nation's capital, would soon be booming.

One reason is a widespread sense that a retirement is overdue.