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

Let's not delude ourselves, we're looking at human extinction, the death of eight billion people, and there's no way that people will be able to survive in anything like an increase of 5º centigrade.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 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

John Faa said, “Lyra, there en’t no question of taking you into danger, so don’t delude yourself, child. Stay here and help Ma Costa and keep safe. That’s what you got to do.”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman