illusion
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At the same time Nunez has said he is under no illusion that some French politicians will continue to spread views similar to hers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Even here, though, historians have noted that the Soviet Union’s near-simultaneous invasion of Manchuria—which dispelled Japan’s illusion that Moscow might stay neutral in the war—also had an impact on the emperor’s calculations.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Alas, a lot of those gains are pure illusion, reflecting the overall rise in consumer prices since then.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
The misplaced foot is something of an optical illusion, due mainly to Trumbull’s less than masterful drawing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Clare toed the floor in front of him, grateful to find that the appearance of water was, indeed, an illusion.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Still, Raines, 79, has no illusions about the challenges the city faces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Brown, a veteran quantitative trader, covers a huge range of statistical illusions, delusions, distortions, and disinformation—in fields ranging from public health to foreign policy, from portfolio management to crime novels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"He would never do that, let's not have any illusions," said Tikhanovskaya, who recently returned from a trip to Kyiv.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
"I'm under no illusions that Flora will present a very tough challenge, she's undefeated as a professional and has a good amateur pedigree so I have the utmost respect for her," added Taylor.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
"Not quite," Jack said above the others' angry demands, "but you soon will be, unless you return. Refuse and we'll free you of your illusions all right."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing illusion
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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English Words Derived from French, List 1
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