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delusion

[dih-loo-zhuhn] / dɪˈlu ʒən /


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Can astrology be blamed for Linda Goodman’s tragic delusion?

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Weeks after he charged into the street at night, Adam started to read stories in the media about people who had similar experiences with AI and slowly emerged from his delusion.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

A U.K. police chief is under fire after admitting a delusion from Microsoft Copilot produced incorrect evidence.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

“We might have had the delusion of a reprieve. But they didn’t change their mind.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Under this collective delusion I become that, for a little while at least.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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