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
"I don't think anybody is under any illusion about the financial challenges we're all facing these days - there are requirements to cut back and to freeze funding," he warned.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Alas, a lot of those gains are pure illusion, reflecting the overall rise in consumer prices since then.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
He’s the reason I wasn’t punished for my fire illusion?
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Agyarko is under no illusions as to the magnitude of the task that stands in front of him this weekend.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 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
That’s an excellent summary to burst French illusions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Put simply, physics appears to allow the possibility that our memories are not reliable records but instead detailed illusions produced by chance.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026
Tyrion had no illusions about the king's love for his sister.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing illusion
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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English Words Derived from French, List 1
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