pretended

Example Sentences

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But as Hull wrote: “Spirit Airlines wasn’t perfect. But it was safe, and it never pretended to be something it wasn’t.”

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“Not only has he not come up with a plan, he has pretended we don’t need one,” said Patrick Murphy, a professor of public affairs at the University of San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Reflecting on his time at the station, Mills told Newsbeat his success and longevity as a DJ had been down to having "pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

She pretended to wait for the transaction to go through.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny