delusional
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“But you have to kind of be naive. You have to be delusional about wanting to have a career in the arts.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
“I could be delusional, but I don’t think I am, so I will pay for her love.”
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
That time has passed, and was surely delusional.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
They know their cognition will continue to fade, and they might live for years in an agitated, delusional state where they’ll need round-the-clock care from people they don’t recognize.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Diane was either delusional or, more likely, trying to keep her children from ruining dinner.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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