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 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

"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

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