preconceived

Example Sentences

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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

The Hell Cats, as a group, challenge voters’ preconceived notions about who can lead in the United States.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

But Ms. Biss was always working, seeing beyond preconceived notions, soaking up experiences and writing about them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

“I wanted people who would look at data without preconceived notions,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

It told of Personal Legend, and of the many men who had wandered in search of distant lands or beautiful women, confronting the people of their times with their preconceived notions.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho