pose as
Example Sentences
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In many cases, according to the warning, the Chinese intelligence agents pose as representatives for legitimate-looking “cover” companies purporting to be outside of China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The Five Eyes network alleged Chinese military intelligence operatives pose as recruiters from private consultancies and think tanks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
New Mexico authorities put together their case against the social media giant by having investigators pose as children on Instagram and Facebook.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The defendants also discussed trying to recruit someone to pose as the buyer and fretted over whether they could find someone who looked old enough to play the part in front of a notary.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
It’s impossible for me to do my job and pose as the photographer would like me to.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
