popular belief
Example Sentences
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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
A popular wintertime meal, lasagna is decadent yet difficult to make, contrary to popular belief.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
Geopolitical risk: Another popular belief is that gold hedges against geopolitical risk, rising when that risk heightens and vice versa.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
Here was an example of insane optimism coupled with the naive popular belief that a few hours of therapy can cure everything from chronic obesity to a lifetime of poverty.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
