pretended

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It’s been widely reported that in the ’80s and ’90s, Trump sometimes pretended to be his own publicist, John Barron, when talking to reporters.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

On my bike, away from social constraints, I often pretended to be in a battle, yelling at my troops, or I sang at the top of my lungs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

In response to the criticism, Patel has pretended that his detractors are just jealous of his girlfriend.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

One even pretended to be living with HIV.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Goron pretended to be playing a game: “It’s part of the fun!”

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day