delusion

Example Sentences

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It can validate troubling ideas and paranoia and encourage delusions.

From The Wall Street Journal

For heavyweight great Lennox Lewis, however, that confidence edges into "delusion".

From BBC

But despite his delusion, passion, dedication and improved skills, he should be getting iced by Joshua.

From BBC

"I have gotten to where I am today because of delusional optimism. It's delusion until it's not. It's got me to where I am today."

From Barron's

In response to the increased scrutiny, ChatGPT creator OpenAI recently tightened its welfare protocols, with updates designed to ensure its chatbot responds "safely and empathetically to potential signs of delusion or mania".

From BBC