feigned
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Which woman will accept his obviously feigned love?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Once you’ve filled out your W-4 and feigned attentiveness during HR trainings, your new boss will start emailing you with tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
As those scenes played in New York, Swift affectionately turned to Saunders and yelled, "YES!" as he giggled and covered his face in feigned shyness.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
When another student enters and surveys the bodies on the ground in poorly feigned shock, few manage to suppress their giggles.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2025
“I’m so lucky that I get to go to four high schools instead of just one,” Ben declared with feigned enthusiasm.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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