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heresy

[her-uh-see] / ˈhɛr ə si /


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Eventually, science slipped the shackles of heresy and astronomers revolutionized our understanding of Earth’s place in the cosmos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"This is eminently reasonable but was treated for many years as heresy," he added.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

His brother confirmed in an interview with the city’s local station WGN-TV that he is a White Sox fan, refuting early heresy claiming he roots for the Cubs, aka Satan’s Stickballers.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

That, of course, was heresy, since Namath played for the AFL’s New York Jets and the big boys from the NFL champion Baltimore Colts, led by Johnny Unitas, were 19-point favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025

Matthew sat intent, ready to pounce on a hint of heresy.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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