preconceived
Example Sentences
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The record aims to challenge preconceived notions about what R&B and pop are supposed to sound like.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“He’s learning new things about himself. I was really open to finding the scene organically on the day and not coming in with any preconceived choices. And I found so much more enjoyment in it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Delevingne said she has used humour and being self-deprecating in the past but had to learn to take herself more seriously when it came to music, knowing that people will have preconceived ideas about her.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 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
“You don’t think you have any preconceived notions in your head about us that are driving your decisions?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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