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preconceived

[pree-kuhn-seevd] / ˌpri kənˈsivd /




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Delevingne said she has used humour and being self-deprecating in the past but had to learn to take herself more seriously when it came to music, knowing that people will have preconceived ideas about her.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Conversely, critics have been the ones quick to deem the film mere sensationalism, seemingly clinging to preconceived notions about how certain themes should be talked about within the medium.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Generally, he did not prepare before starting a project, wanting to go in without preconceived ideas and using the shoot as his research.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Unlike the deliberate, premeditated approach of human engineers, the natural process for generating life has no preconceived plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“You don’t think you have any preconceived notions in your head about us that are driving your decisions?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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