the idea
noun
: the central meaning or purpose of something : goal or intention
The whole idea of the game is to keep from getting caught.
The idea is to get people to attend.
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For years, McGaugh had resisted the idea of being in court during the trial.
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Vermonters support the idea of requiring large oil and gas companies to pay a share of the cost for climate-resilient infrastructure projects, according to a poll by Data For Progress.
—Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Vermonters support the idea of requiring large oil and gas companies to pay a share of the cost for climate-resilient infrastructure projects, according to a poll by Data For Progress.
—Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
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“The idea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20idea. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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