spectrum of opinion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofspectrumandopinion
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spectrum
noun[C]
uk/ˈspek.trəm/us/ˈspek.trəm/
the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or ...
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opinion
noun
uk/əˈpɪn.jən/us/əˈpɪn.jən/
a thought or belief about something ...
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(Definition ofspectrumandopinionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Novel tactics were required to express and address thespectrumofopinion.
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Instead, aspectrumofopinionhas emerged with emphases on conflict or consensus at its two extremes.
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Keeping in mind that opponents and supporters make up a widespectrumofopinion, arguments used by both sides are often mixed, containing deontological, consequentialist, liberal, and feminist considerations.
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Will he give careful consideration to the early-day motion, which has attracted wide support across thespectrumofopinion?
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I understand that they plan to meet representatives of a widespectrumofopinion.
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We understand that they plan to meet representatives of a widespectrumofopinion.
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They have been under pressure from their supporters and from those in the trade union movement who represent the broadspectrumofopinion.
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That is why decisions are being deferred until we have the benefit of comments and advice from a widespectrumofopinion.
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There is a great deal to commend that and a widespectrumofopinionwould be in favour of it.
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It has permitted many views to be expressed, ranging wide over the subject, and a broadspectrumofopinion.
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A broadspectrumofopinionmaintains that the existing grant system needs to be reformed.
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The broadspectrumofopinionin the middle wants the charter to remain as it is.
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We feel it is right to continue to seek views across a broadspectrumofopinion.
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There can have been few occasions when such a widespectrumofopinionhas been so forcefully expressed on matters of this kind.
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That is recognised by a widespectrumofopinion—it would be hard to be find a wider spectrum.
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Its clear analyses and constructive recommendations for change have won support across a broadspectrumofopinion.
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This is not new; it is a regular feature of legislation where a widespectrumofopinionis required and desirable.
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It cuts across a widespectrumofopinion.
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Has he, in particular, noted the very widespectrumofopinionwhich has supported that motion?
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The matter has caused great concern over a broadspectrumofopinionthat normally would not coalesce into any sort of unified or similar view.
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