misconception
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That misconception, they say, contributes to the glut of plastic piling up in our rivers and oceans, and inside our bodies.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
There’s a common misconception that salads are at their peak during the warm seasons.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
McCullum said he thought there was a "misconception" that he ran a "loose ship" and wanted everyone out drinking, and that he didn't care about cricket.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 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 widespread misconception is that numbers depersonalize or somehow diminish individuality.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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