Grammar fix

widespread support

broad backing

support or approval from a large number of people or groups, often across different areas or sections of society.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

The new policy received widespread support from both teachers and parents.

If a government initiative has widespread support, it is much more likely to succeed because people are willing to cooperate.

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: The plan has a widespread support.

Say: The plan has widespread support.

'Support' is uncountable — no 'a'.

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Words that usually travel with it.

widespread support + for