notions
Example Sentences
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But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It challenges prevailing power structures and asks people to reconsider their established notions of right and wrong.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
When epidemiologist Antoine Flahault addressed a French governmental health conference alongside other health experts on Tuesday, he urged scientists, journalists and the general public to "be wary of preconceived notions".
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“Only old, outworn notions stand in the way of these ideas.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
He thought that he hadn’t checked provisions of water, but he dismissed the notions because he wouldn’t be out long.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
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