as in assumptions
an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something
the general public's prejudgment of the accused before the trial had even started
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But the man who absolutely dominated the game from day 1 was still more than satisfied to prove people’s assumptions about him wrong.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The broadcast signal remains governed by mid-20th century assumptions, while the digital ecosystem operates under an entirely different set of rules.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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If that effort fails, prosecutors could seek to retry Garcia Torres on the murder charge, but they would not be allowed to rely on the prior kidnapping allegations or theories of willful, deliberate and premeditated murder, according to the ruling.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Whether diving into complex theories or working late to ensure an essay is flawless, Aubrey is consistently the hardest-working person in the room.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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There are no preconceptions, molds or formulas for a place like Dadeland.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Judges were asked to set aside any preconceptions or biases and evaluate how successfully each car executed its mission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Prejudgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudgments. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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