misconceptions

Example Sentences

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Such regional divides dispel one of the biggest misconceptions internationally that Italian food is "just pizza and pasta," he says.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

One of the largest misconceptions the firm sees today is the belief that quantum will completely upend traditional computing.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Covering this period, Mr. Overhoff, a professor of history at the University of Münster, perhaps relies too heavily on secondary sources, and repeats some of their misconceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The viral trend, which was inspired by a basketball-themed meme, sees TikTokers hitting back at common misconceptions about their life, family, or careers—usually in a bid to reveal something impressive about their background.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite society’s misconceptions about my abilities as an African-American Muslim woman who wears hijab, I defied the odds.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad