feigning
Example Sentences
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In November, Leeds United boss Daniel Farke accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" and break up play.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Spaeny: It’s what every actor is thinking except they’re feigning ...
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Crisis actor is a derogatory label used by conspiracy theorists to allege that someone is deceiving the public -- feigning injuries or death -- while posing as a victim of a tragic event.
From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025
The next morning, I was so exhausted that I stayed in bed, feigning illness and dozing fitfully.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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