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

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

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

He needed money—money to fight with, money to live on, money to keep up his hollow pretense of respectability.

From Mortmain by Train, Arthur Cheny