feigned

Example Sentences

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Time and again, we've seen feigned concerns about "sexual materials" offered as a fig leaf for people whose real objection is to books that are critical of white supremacy.

From Salon

In one instance, Yaroslav said, the Russians feigned a retreat from forward positions at dusk.

From New York Times

Witness how those two cynically feigned offense over the half time show at this year's Super Bowl, throwing about phrases like "sexual anarchy" and "radical racial messaging."

From Salon

Later, he feigned athletic ignorance in defense of Russian President Vladimir Putin — “Well, he is my president,” Ovechkin said.

From Washington Post

His feigned naiveté is all too often a cover to promote edgy, offensive and irresponsible theories that appeal to his audience's self-styled suspicion of authority.

From Salon