notions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But these notions would have shocked the public in 1880, or even 1900.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Along the way, Anaia and Racine contend with evergreen notions of morality and sinfulness.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
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
Even today, when so much about the myth of the macho no longer concerns me, I cannot altogether evade such notions.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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