misconception
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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
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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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