pretending

Example Sentences

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The complaint was submitted by Barry Minkow, a convicted fraudster turned self-styled whistle-blower, who gathered material for the report by pretending to be a potential investor.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Which, admittedly, is less fun than pretending to be trapped in a submarine while a scammer begs you to buy gift cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Last week the bond market stopped pretending the problem would fix itself.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“They’re infiltrating, pretending they’re parents or they know people, but I’m the mom. I know who they are.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Someday, perhaps! But pretending to be a bard is not much of a disguise, since I already am one. And Shakespeare’s long dead. It’d only draw attention if he turned up at Ashton Place.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood