Example Sentences

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"His delusionary beliefs, auditory hallucinations, as well as psychotic thought disorder have greatly contributed to his offending behaviour," the judge said during the sentence hearing.

From Reuters • Nov. 4, 2022

“And I, for some reason, have a delusionary ability to think that about what I’m working on.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2022

Ha, ha is the correct response to this delusionary view.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2020

Why would this delusionary or grandiose state be good?

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2013

He is not a delusionary visionary and that's what makes him kind of amazing.

From The Guardian • Sep. 11, 2010