Accepted wisdom holds that orchestras benefit from long, productive association with eminent conductors.

Accepted wisdom among sociologists who study domestic abuse holds that 95 percent of batterers are men.

Accepted wisdom dictates that acts like the Backstreet Boys will fizzle out before truly maturing, but their own music shows they have a chance.

Accepted wisdom holds that Champagne is ready to drink when it leaves the wine shop.

Accepted musical wisdom holds that the work is more symphonic than dancelike.

Accepted wisdom holds that no one can taste that many wines over a weekend and come away with a coherent assessment.

Accepted wisdom was that the Lone Power could not "take over" a wizard, or influence him or her directly.

Accepted wisdom has it that American players have to go abroad if they are to improve.

Accepted wisdom in Washington holds that opponents of gun control are the most motivated single-issue voting bloc in the country.

Accepted wisdom holds that as Beaujolais gets older it begins to resemble Burgundy.