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preconceived

[pree-kuhn-seevd] / ˌpri kənˈsivd /




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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

Conversely, critics have been the ones quick to deem the film mere sensationalism, seemingly clinging to preconceived notions about how certain themes should be talked about within the medium.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

For example, when it comes to Gilead, she’s got these very strong, preconceived ideas of who these people are.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But Ms. Biss was always working, seeing beyond preconceived notions, soaking up experiences and writing about them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

It is just that we try to fit the waves to our preconceived ideas of positions and velocities.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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