the key findings |
across 22 countries |
viewed favorably/ views of …. are generally positive |
hold/ have a favorable view |
a majority has unfavorable views of |
a median of 46%/ a 57% majority of |
roughly three-quarters of |
seven-in-ten/ eight-in-ten |
compared with a median of/ In comparison,/ Likewise, |
inclined to say |
declined by roughly 10 percentage points |
substantial shares in many countries surveyed |
conduct a study |
total participants |
focus group participants |
distinct groups |
response |
aftermath |
attitude |
a sharp partisan divide/ a partisan agreement on |
four-in-ten / seven-in-ten |
half as many / twice as many |
the balance of opinion |
share the view / express negative views / harbour doubts |
large majorities of |
about a quarter or fewer |
strongly or somewhat oppose |
minor fluctuations |
minority |
increase __% percentage points |
increase dramatically |
go up substantially |
at a historic high of __ % |
skyrocket |
peak at __% in 20…. |
the same pattern holds true |
factor driving attitude |
dissatisfaction with |
hold the view |
substantial minorities/ large majorities |
In comparison, |
very different public moods across |
not so downcast |
Similarly, |
key finding/ the major findings |
significant change |
long-running divisions |
grow at a modest pace |
the turnout rates |
account for |
to be projected to reach |
respectively |
a higher share of |
considerably less likely |
the median age |