popular belief
Example Sentences
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Contrary to popular belief, people over 60 aren’t more likely to be targeted, the FTC says.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Contrary to the popular belief of many fans, for instance, Jones bears much of the responsibility for the rift with his bandmates and his tragic demise.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
"We found that, contrary to popular belief, closing one's eyes actually impairs the ability to detect these sounds," said author Yu Huang.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
But Mielewska said that, contrary to popular belief, Streep got it bang on -- Chamberlain was born in New Zealand, and her accent is not typically Aussie.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Contrary to popular belief, dog teams generally do not stop and wait for a musher who falls off.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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