popular belief
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Contrary to popular belief the actor did not acquire the name "Ogogo" from a part he played in a film.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Contrary to popular belief, people over 60 aren’t more likely to be targeted, the FTC says.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 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
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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