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misconception

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


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"I would definitely say it's a massive misconception."

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

That misconception, they say, contributes to the glut of plastic piling up in our rivers and oceans, and inside our bodies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

As the debate rages in some states, the biggest misconception is that this is a tuition voucher program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

There’s a common misconception that salads are at their peak during the warm seasons.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It was a misconception that would create serious headaches for Smith later.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand