In 1941, Congress extended the draft, despite widespread isolationist sentiment in the country.

"I don't know where else he's going to get that kind of money," one agent said yesterday, echoing a widespread sentiment.

"There is a widespread and growing sentiment that our policy toward Cuba makes no sense."

Among the delegates at the conference today, there was widespread sentiment that the foreign donors had forced the President's hand.

There appears to be little local opposition to the plan, with widespread sentiment that anything is better than a neglected landfill.

He defined it as "a widespread sentiment that powerful media had gone too far."

There is widespread sentiment that the state should do something, but not everyone favors the bond issue.

Though no steps were taken to prosecute Stanley, there was a widespread sentiment that he ought to be deported.

There is also widespread sentiment that states should hold Charters accountable, with 80% thinking so in 2005.

Despite the widespread sentiment, there was little economic news on the calendar.