notions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
You could think of it as a test of how committed American corporations are to notions of fairness.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 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
It can’t be said that we threw everything in our power at smog, but we have tried some novel notions; some worked and some didn’t.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Most of his notions about corporate and office work came from reading Dilbert.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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