make-believe
Example Sentences
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An energetic child, Adama learned to walk before even crawling and was always innovative, playing make-believe with his younger siblings, she said.
From Seattle Times
Reality and make-believe were suddenly colliding, he said.
From Seattle Times
And she just had so much enthusiasm for playing and make-believe.
From Los Angeles Times
“His team is real, our team is make-believe,” Mr. Sudeikis said.
From Washington Times
“You see him and realize he has had the same message for 30 years. It is who he is. It is not make-believe.”
From Washington Times
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