preconceived notion
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Knowing Burroughs' work, through his other books “Naked Lunch” or “The Yagé Letters,” I had a preconceived notion of what the world of Burroughs was like, narratively.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2024
Laz Alonso recalled his days as an aspiring actor trying to break into the industry with the preconceived notion that all actors were rich.
From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2023
Jurors are supposed to assess the case on its merits, not their preconceived notion of the defendant.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2023
“We don’t have a preconceived notion of what that outcome is going to be,” the archbishop says in a video played at churches over the weekend and posted to the archdiocese’s website.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2023
Perfect Rubato the Result of Momentary Impulse In playing rubato do you follow a preconceived notion or the impulse of the moment?
From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Hofmann, Josef
