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Examples
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Preconceived ideas and science, it seems to me, are not mutually exclusive.
Cautionary tales from the front lines of science - The Panda's Thumb 2010
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Preconceived notions which grow out of extreme hype are definitely one such source.
Going Out SVGL 2008
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Preconceived notions can be such that, as I was recently told, I won't read any of that Mayan stuff.
Those Darn Mayans! 2009
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Preconceived notions can be such that, as I was recently told, I won't read any of that Mayan stuff.
Those Darn Mayans! 2009
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Preconceived notions can be such that, as I was recently told, I won't read any of that Mayan stuff.
March 2009 2009
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Preconceived ideas of what is best for someone else leads to all sorts of problems, especially when the "best intentioned" doer really knows very little about the other person.
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A Western Liberal and 'The Good Man in Africa' yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'A Western Liberal and \'The Good Man in Africa\ ''; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'Article: Preconceived ideas coupled with generalizations are a surefire way to cause problems for the intended recipients of The Golden Rule - itself a mistake - and gain the generator hirself nothing, often even resulting in a loss of money, time, goodwill and unhappiness long term.'
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Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom.
October 19th, 2006 mynxii 2006
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Preconceived notions may prove obstacles to effective parenting.
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Preconceived notions may prove obstacles to effective parenting.
Learn the art of successful parenting from the top author Shalini Mitra 2008
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