misconception
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“A major misconception is that people can just ‘rebuild,’” Espino said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
There is a misconception that VAR exists to ensure consistency of decision-making, but this has never been its remit.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Perhaps a common misconception about non-alcoholic beverages, also known as mocktails, is that they are inherently boring, lacking the flavor complexities found in cocktails.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
One common misconception: You don’t need to get the flu vaccine if you’ve already had the flu.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
Another misconception is that there is necessarily a sharp divide between nomadic hunter-gatherers and sedentary food producers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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