false show
Example Sentences
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But the false show of bravado helped propel Wallace into the governorship in 1962.
From Time Magazine Archive
Covetousness likewise has much false show and glitter.
From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by Lenker, John Nicholas
Pretence′, something pretended: appearance or show to hide reality: false show or reason: pretext: assumption: claim; Preten′dant, -ent, a pretender.—adjs.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
That the People, deceived by a false show of advantage, often desire what would be their ruin; and that large hopes and brave promises easily move them LIV.
From Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius by Thomson, Ninian Hill
I walked to the farthest window and stood a long time gazing pensively out; I wished to be away from that false show.
From Ruggles of Red Gap by Wilson, Harry Leon
