the idea

1. Also, the very idea. See under what's the idea.

Example Sentences

Supporters of the idea also point out it would mostly affect high earners.

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She loves the idea of stairs for seniors who can handle them.

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Despite the potential for a “short-term re-rating,” referring to the idea that the stock’s valuation multiple could still expand, the analysts downgraded Intel’s stock from a hold rating to a reduce rating, based on concerns that the surge isn’t sustainable.

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The idea of a divided approach to reconstruction received backing by some analysts in Israel, who saw it as an opportunity for Israel to further undermine Hamas.

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The idea wouldn’t be to permanently partition Gaza, Avivi said, but to put pressure on Hamas to disarm.

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