as in disillusions
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
let me disabuse you of your foolish notions
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
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8 Sep. 2025
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The movie tells the true story of Joe Scaravella, played by actor-producer Vince Vaughn, his restaurant Enoteca Maria and its staff of nonnas.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Disabuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabuses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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