pretending

Example Sentences

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“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

At some point, we must stop pretending not to see what is plainly happening.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

When he’s not pretending to entertain Valerie’s writing, he’s refusing it altogether, treating her like someone whose time is a far less precious resource than his own.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

"Mature alliances are not about pretending differences don't exist; they are about addressing them directly, respectfully, and with a focus on results," he said earlier this year, over US tariffs and threats to Greenland.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I said, pretending to be an idiot Earth cat.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth