misconception
Example Sentences
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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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.