delude

Example Sentences

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“We can delude ourselves for a while that this is not a real cost, but we’re only fooling ourselves at the end of the day,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

If I ever delude myself that I’ve become an “expert” at writing, it might be time for the urn.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 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

I’m not a practiced enough viewer to delude myself into thinking I have any chance.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023

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

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry