widely believed

idiom

: according to most people's belief
She was widely believed to be guilty.

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That unnamed co-conspirator is widely believed to be longtime Oakland political operative Mario Juarez, who twice ran for City Council himself but was never elected. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 It's widely believed that Pheu Thai will accept if asked to join a coalition government led by Bhumjaithai. Grant Peck, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026 It is widely believed that Guthrie was taken from her home against her will. Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 Guanipa, like many others, was imprisoned on accusations widely believed to be politically motivated. Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for widely believed

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“Widely believed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely%20believed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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