31.   Widespread perception of private and public science in a race to discover the secrets of life lured small investors and institutions to dabble in biotech.

32.   Yet there are widespread popular perceptions of corruption in the ranks of senior party cadres and their children.

33.   A fierce political rivalry among the two main opposition parties has contributed to a widespread public perception that the situation is highly unstable and potentially explosive.

34.   Balladur has been troubled by a widespread perception that he is too bland and cautious, and also by ongoing corruption investigations that involve many of his political allies.

35.   But despite their success, the Peronists never managed to shrug off a widespread perception of an administration tainted by corruption scandals and one lacking openness.

36.   Many voters are angry about high fuel prices, a new sales tax and the widespread perception that the government is indifferent to the problems faced by ordinary people.

37.   Some advisers feared political repercussions, especially in light of a widespread perception that her participation would be to the Chinese leadership.

38.   Soybean prices climbed again Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade, buoyed by dry weather in South America and widespread perceptions the market was oversold.

39.   The widespread perception is that most SEPs are failures.

40.   The widespread perception was that Norman called the meeting, a notion denied by Norman.