popular belief
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Gallagher said, contrary to popular belief, cockroach infestations could be controlled - though he admitted they could be "harder to treat" than other pests.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Contrary to the popular belief of many fans, for instance, Jones bears much of the responsibility for the rift with his bandmates and his tragic demise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
"We found that, contrary to popular belief, closing one's eyes actually impairs the ability to detect these sounds," said author Yu Huang.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2026
Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t originate in railroad slang.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025
Another popular belief among scientists has been the notion that the crew may have chosen to stay beneath the surface until the ships that came to the Housatonic’s aid left the scene.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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