notions

Example Sentences

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When epidemiologist Antoine Flahault addressed a French governmental health conference alongside other health experts on Tuesday, he urged scientists, journalists and the general public to "be wary of preconceived notions".

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

These damaging notions are doubly alarming when one remembers that the target audience for this publication is so young.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

You could think of it as a test of how committed American corporations are to notions of fairness.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

The false notions which prompt this dissatisfaction, according to Grant, are ideas like “stocks are going to the moon” or “war can be waged on the cheap” or “there’s no such thing as inflation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The problem, you realize, is that while you have been raised to speak quietly and little, the notions of where you come from and who you are need a maximal approach.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee