misconception
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Much of the initial outrage was fueled by the misconception that Uber planned to send its regular drivers, who often drive compact, two-wheel-drive sedans, into the park, instead of licensed guides with proper 4x4s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
One misconception that people often have about conspiracy theories is that there’s a lack of information, Cotlar said, when actually there’s usually a huge abundance of information.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
It can develop at any age once periods begin - and it is a common misconception that only older women suffer from the condition, says the charity Endometriosis UK,
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
According to the researchers, this misconception has had serious real-world consequences.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The common impression that pre-agricultural humans lived in an age of stone is a misconception based on this archaeological bias.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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That is the contention of Marieke Blom, chief economist at Dutch bank ING, who has embarked on a mission to correct some of the gloomier misconceptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
There continues to be misconceptions around the status of the Canadian women: they are professional athletes but contracts, as with most other nations, do not yet compare to England's women.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
“And why I bring that up is, you know, there’s a lot of misconceptions and tropes about who student loan borrowers are, and who are the ones who are falling behind.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But I was still kind of afraid of Megan, and had no misconceptions as to who was holding the power in our quirky relationship.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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