misconception
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, and the Alzheimer's Society said it is a common misconception to question whether dementia is a normal part of ageing.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But it rests on the misconception that institutional investors are driving up home prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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
I think the biggest misconception is that it’s an influencer festival, because I don’t think it is.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Another widespread misconception is that numbers depersonalize or somehow diminish individuality.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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