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

Modern Jewish history proves that moral sensitivity isn’t enough, and there’s nothing moral about pretending it is.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This does not mean pretending $100-plus oil is harmless.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“People love to manufacture the drama of pretending that I’m claiming it,” Parsons says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

She watched, waiting for something to happen, but the two girls just remained where they were, pretending they were completely transfixed by the movie in front of them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny