made believe
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They did it for hundreds of years, and then they made believe it never happened.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2017
They were shocked, so much that they indulged in sheer denial and made believe it wasn’t happening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2016
Francie played with imaginary companions and made believe that they were better than real children.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
She slipped into her bedroom and made believe she was sleeping.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
I made believe I wanted to look at a new Chevy going by so she couldn’t see my eyes.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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