delude

Example Sentences

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“We delude ourselves, too, if we think that power will accumulate safely and only in the hands of dispassionate ‘people . . . found in agencies.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Blanche is just the latest person to delude himself this way.

From Salon • May 2, 2024

“They delude themselves with groupthink so that they can pretend this isn’t about hate but about protection, but we know the truth.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

They weren’t trying to delude audiences about their artistry — their casualness was foundational to their appeal.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

He could no longer delude Kira into thinking this was an ordinary journey.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry