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misconception

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /


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There is a misconception his style is a fixed one he imposes on a league, forcing opponents to copy.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But it rests on the misconception that institutional investors are driving up home prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“There is a misconception on how much progress quantum computing has been made on breaking modern encryption methods,” analysts wrote.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I think the biggest misconception is that it’s an influencer festival, because I don’t think it is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It is a misconception that chameleons can blend into their background at will.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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