hollow pretense
Example Sentences
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The trial of the cardinal was farcical, and a very hollow pretense of a just trial.
From Time Magazine Archive
The scene before me was a hollow pretense of grandeur and gaiety.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
When they got down the bank out of sight of the house Myengeen and the others gave over their hollow pretense of enthusiasm at Ambrose's release.
From The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest by Footner, Hulbert
From the Vatican came bull after bull, from the Escorial decree after decree, only to be archived in Manila, sometimes after a hollow pretense of compliance.
From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.
After all the hollow pretense of this day a genuine proffer of aid was welcome, and the temptation to accept was strong.
From Flowing Gold by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
