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misconception

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


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According to the researchers, this misconception has had serious real-world consequences.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

It’s a common misconception that the federal government regulates the dates on food.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

She says there is a misconception that skin cancer only happens to people who use sunbeds or sunbathe.

From BBC May 21, 2026

“There is a misconception on how much progress quantum computing has been made on breaking modern encryption methods,” analysts wrote.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

It is a common misconception that birds abandon their babies because of scent.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

“We are confident that through ongoing discussions with LAPD, we can clear up the current misconceptions that led to today’s disappointing pause,” said the spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

While bankruptcy can be a serious life event, there are also some misconceptions about what it means for your future financial life.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Our misconceptions and stereotypes about men and women at work shape our reality—and could reshape it, if only we would accept the hard facts and work to change them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"I had all these misconceptions about what autism was," she says.

From BBC Jul. 7, 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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