the whole idea
Example Sentences
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"What I'm sad about is that some people got it wrong, the whole idea of that event," said Sabalenka, speaking at the season-opening Brisbane International.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
“But the whole idea is you want to prevent it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
They said that could lead to the wildcats breeding with feral domestic cats, with such interbreeding – also known as hybridisation - undermining the whole idea of bringing back the species.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
Skarsgård himself treats the whole idea with a shrug.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
With the destructive power of the weapons the Soviets were now building, the whole idea of planning for life after nuclear war seemed like a cruel joke.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
