feign
Example Sentences
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There’s no more reason for Kelly to feign deference to journalistic standards, because there’s no more glittering future in them.
From Slate • May 6, 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
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
How was it possible for her to feign such coldness without feeling it at the same time?
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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