pretext
Example Sentences
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Eventually, they flew her to Ahmedabad under the pretext of visiting a sick relative.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“I guess it can be seen as a pretext for the album. Just … be sweet,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
But some industry watchers say firms are using the technology as a pretext for other cost-cutting.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
In January, he released a startling video disclosing he was under investigation and labeling it a pretext to pressure the central bank to cut rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
I went down to the lounge about half-past nine on the pretext of getting luggage labels and he was not there.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing pretext
Animal Farm
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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Grade 11, List 2
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