conventional wisdom
Example Sentences
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The unpredictability of campaigns means that conventional wisdom about frontrunners and inevitability frequently proves incorrect.
From Los Angeles Times
"But our observations suggest it is surrounded by a relatively thick blanket of gas, upending conventional wisdom about ultra-short-period planets."
From Science Daily
The conventional wisdom is that it’s safer than a password and more secure than credit cards.
For the Final Four and the ultimate winner, they pretty much went with the seeding and conventional wisdom — Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida, with Duke eventually winning.
From MarketWatch
Live theater in theme parks can feel like a moving target, as conventional wisdom often argues that today’s smartphone-addled guests are after thrills and more attention-grabbing, interactive experiences.
From Los Angeles Times
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