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feign

[feyn] / feɪn /


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“It’s almost laughable for the president of Mexico to feign ignorance” about CIA activities in Mexico, said Gilberto Gonzalez, a former DEA agent who worked here in the 1980s and 1990s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Our civilization shouldn’t feign excessive humility and modesty while America inspires creative drive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Experts have previously warned the potential for AI chatbots to make things up, be overly-encouraging, and feign empathy can pose risks to young and vulnerable people.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

Since he’s not a guy who raises his voice or gets that visibly angry, watching him feign it is a delight.

From Slate • May 30, 2024

Ned did not feign surprise; Robert's hatred of the Tar- garyens was a madness in him.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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