conventional wisdom
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The conventional wisdom is that higher energy prices and expectations of more debt issuance are the culprit, but faster growth and competition for capital are contributing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The conventional wisdom is that Darline Graham will likely make the runoff and then the second spot will be a competition between Fry and Norman.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
In the end, Nick and Charlie decide to give their relationship another shot, confident that their love can defy the conventional wisdom that teen romances rarely last.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
This is a “FOMO” market, and as much as it bucks conventional wisdom, it really is a market you should not miss.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Knowing what you now know about regression analysis, conventional wisdom, and the art of parenting, consider the following list of sixteen factors.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
