playact
Example Sentences
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It’s a strange sight: a millionaire playacting as a cashier in an industry where many workers can’t afford rent.
From Salon
Oh, yeah, they’ve fussed of late about the economy and the attack on Iran, but that all seems a bit of playacting and just part of dominating the media with their patented flood-the-zone-with-s**t methodology.
From Salon
Can the two tell the difference between playacting and following their hearts?
From Los Angeles Times
Just as important is the role of playacting.
From Los Angeles Times
What he presents in the first half is cringeworthy: a chintzy and cheesy playacting of the chaos, with any discussion of the issues.
From Los Angeles Times
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