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misconception

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /


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Much of the initial outrage was fueled by the misconception that Uber planned to send its regular drivers, who often drive compact, two-wheel-drive sedans, into the park, instead of licensed guides with proper 4x4s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

One misconception that people often have about conspiracy theories is that there’s a lack of information, Cotlar said, when actually there’s usually a huge abundance of information.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

There’s a common misconception that the beetles are blind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

One common misconception is that left-footed players are naturally less reliable from the penalty spot.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

It is a misconception that chameleons can blend into their background at will.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

A section of their website is devoted to “common misconceptions about Maoism.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

Vrticka says one of the biggest misconceptions is that attachment styles are fixed.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“And why I bring that up is, you know, there’s a lot of misconceptions and tropes about who student loan borrowers are, and who are the ones who are falling behind.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

“It has come to our attention,” my mother begins, “that some serious misconceptions are floating around this house.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass




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