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opinions or beliefs that are held or accepted by most people
Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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If there are any generalizations to be made about how different areas raise different types of players, Latson is qualified to make them.—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Those decisions remain governed by statute and must be based on individualized assessments, not generalizations.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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From challenging gender stereotypes and incorporating AI into training to reframing mental health into a competitive advantage, these are the many ways Gen Z is redefining the Olympics.—
Kristy Alpert,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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Social media users have said Captain Durag is playing into stereotypes of Black people.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Conventional wisdoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdoms. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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