feign
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Our civilization shouldn’t feign excessive humility and modesty while America inspires creative drive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
At first, Lanthimos uses her character as a spoof of lady-bosses who feign enlightenment while reigning over the same bad workplace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
It’s weird to be paranoid or to feign paranoia as part of an elaborate performance to manipulate rubes.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2025
The Vault dwellers may have chin-tentacles and sinister secrets, but they understand something essential.In the post-apocalypse, the ability to feign normalcy — and further, to curate pleasure — is a luxury.
From Salon ● May 12, 2025
I feign uncontrollable excitement and unleash a devil’s piano of dialogue.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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In response, Jenrick said the mistaken release was "a national embarrassment and today the justice secretary feigns anger at what happened."
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
Lydia, who craves to be seen by her family, feigns craving death because of her relationship with Barbara and Adam, who live in the afterlife.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2024
A burst of laughter and applause erupts from the crowd as he feigns confusion by turning and pointing to invisible supporters, as if he does not realize his back is to them.
From New York Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
Van Gaal and Berhalter have met before, by the way, although the Dutch coach feigns amnesia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
While Jasper, his spaniel ears a-droop, feigns indifference to the arrival of the cakes.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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Once you’ve filled out your W-4 and feigned attentiveness during HR trainings, your new boss will start emailing you with tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Back when he was in first grade, Bennett feigned illness so he could get sent home and spend some time with his dad, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
I feigned disappointment but secretly sighed with relief: The last time I’d come, the pod’s door hadn’t closed, spiking my adrenaline even more during the seven-minute trip across the valley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
When another student enters and surveys the bodies on the ground in poorly feigned shock, few manage to suppress their giggles.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2025
Joffrey feigned a yawn and turned to his younger brother.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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"Showing awareness could suggest a degree of mutual understanding," but feigning ignorance signals that the issue could become a key bargaining point in any future talks with Trump, Hong said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Manager Dave Roberts and his pitching coaches haven’t been particularly forthcoming, either, feigning ignorance about the glove that looks as big as Sasaki’s head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In November, Leeds United boss Daniel Farke accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" and break up play.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Spaeny: It’s what every actor is thinking except they’re feigning ...
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
“Why, I’m just going to look out the window for a while,” I say, feigning surprise.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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