pretender
Example Sentences
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“This is a severe cut. This might be the most severe cut in the tournament when you think about it. Like going from 32 to 16. Like there’s not any pretenders in the Sweet 16.”
From Washington Times
Fraud pretenders of Western Conference had taken at least a point in 16 consecutive games against Chicago before losing to Blackhawks in regulation Thursday.
From Seattle Times
The 32-year-old offers a calm head which could be crucial after losing the experience of Farrell, but there are young pretenders snapping at his heels.
From BBC
This is the One True Kale Salad, beside which all others are pretenders.
From New York Times
Neighbors include four private cottages and a 14th-century castle with a history of medieval monks, Scottish raiders and a pretender to the English throne.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
