as in disillusions
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
let me disabuse you of your foolish notions
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In case that wasn't enough of a wink from the show's creators, there's a scene in the finale where the head nurse at the institution holding Gein advises him to write a book, noting that so many other people have taken liberties with his story.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
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What Else to Consider Despite their benefits, Alsing advises considering the cost and overall nutritional value.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Disabuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabuses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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