Sentence examples for Maintain an illusion from inspiring English sources

The characters maintain an illusion of self-sufficiency while being deeply interdependent.

There have been relatively few accusations of sexual abuse brushed under the carpet to maintain an illusion of propriety.

Mr. Rohmer preferred to transfer this self-reflexiveness to his characters, and to maintain an illusion of transparency and detachment.

"Yet again they are playing power politics with the lives of ordinary people in order to maintain an illusion of safety and security.

Sudan would not be the first country in Africa where, critics say, regular elections are held to maintain an illusion of democracy.

Dr. Heidi Flori, a critical-care physician at the hospital, said in a declaration, "Mechanical support and other measures taken to maintain an illusion of life where none exists cannot maintain that illusion indefinitely".

Though smoke and mirrors seem to swirl about him nonstop, Mr. Haversat is duty-bound to maintain an illusion-free existence close to home.

Joan maintained an illusion of girlishness over her superlative competence.

Diners piled into those sidewalk seats, some under sunlight and heat lamps that maintained an illusion of spring, which is not due for two weeks.

I can find other ways not to conform with the demands of the new government while maintaining an illusion of participation.

While few expected much progress to be made in any of those fields, the existence of joint committees and regular meetings maintained an illusion of strategic relationship.