delude

Example Sentences

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He’s also “theologically” grateful to be reminded that he is “dependent,” that “I can’t delude myself in claiming that I’m self-sufficient.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Salon • May 2, 2024

His goal was to delude the rest of us.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023

“Let’s not delude ourselves, Mr. Diab will never be extradited from Canada,” he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

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

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry