Examples of preconception in a Sentence
I came to the lecture without any preconceptions.
tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions
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But as Pratt shows, at least some of the failure to see powerful women in the region is in the eye of the beholder: Western preconceptions often make women invisible.
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Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2021
Plus, expectant women’s experience with toxic preconceptions doesn’t end when their baby bump disappears—research shows that outdated stereotypes continue to follow women well into motherhood and have a tangible impact on their long-term trajectory at work.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 May 2024
Advertisement That sounds a lot like Elle Woods, the blonde SoCal sorority girl who boldly defied preconceptions all the way to Harvard Law School.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
That preconception adds a pleasing layer of irony to HBO’s audacious peek into the life of 36-year-old comedian Jerrod Carmichael.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024
There continue to be preconceptions about what is considered suitable for a woman or for a man.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
Embracing discomfort opens doors to learning opportunities that may have previously been overlooked, allowing leaders to confront their biases and preconceptions head-on.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Low iron status in the preconception phase can put you at higher risk for iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Receptive listeners approach conversations with an open mind, suspending their own biases and preconceptions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2021
Plus, expectant women’s experience with toxic preconceptions doesn’t end when their baby bump disappears—research shows that outdated stereotypes continue to follow women well into motherhood and have a tangible impact on their long-term trajectory at work.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 May 2024
Advertisement That sounds a lot like Elle Woods, the blonde SoCal sorority girl who boldly defied preconceptions all the way to Harvard Law School.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
That preconception adds a pleasing layer of irony to HBO’s audacious peek into the life of 36-year-old comedian Jerrod Carmichael.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024
There continue to be preconceptions about what is considered suitable for a woman or for a man.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
Embracing discomfort opens doors to learning opportunities that may have previously been overlooked, allowing leaders to confront their biases and preconceptions head-on.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Low iron status in the preconception phase can put you at higher risk for iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Receptive listeners approach conversations with an open mind, suspending their own biases and preconceptions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Preconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preconception. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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preconception
adjective
pre·con·cep·tion
-kən-ˈsep-shən 
: occurring prior to conception
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