Public enthusiasm for the protests did not seem strong enough to overcome a general political apathy and an aggressive reaction by the police.

My husband, ever the generous spirit, readily agreed to the plan, despite his general apathy toward movies.

They contend that many members use him as a whipping boy to cover up a general apathy about how the exchange is managed.

In spite of general apathy from the city's leaders and threats from poor whites, the school's enrollment gradually grew to over 100.

His family shows a general apathy towards his well-being.

They say it reflects general national apathy toward elections and a feeling that the teamsters' leadership here is unconcerned about local issues.

Look at the general apathy toward inner-city hospitals that are going bankrupt because of their uncompensated-care clientele.

Diplomats say this has led to some general apathy but not as yet to a strong dissident movement.

For a moment the general apathy was broken.

Continued economic hardships, general apathy, and a split within the Democratic Party contributed to its poor showing.