preconceived
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She abandoned preconceived notions of beautiful grass-court tennis, opting instead to figure out how to get the best out of her extreme Western forehand grip and heavy topspin on grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
Jane’s alertness in moving, proved her as ready as her aunt had preconceived.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing preconceived
The Alchemist
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: pre-
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