pretend

Example Sentences

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“It’s particularly dangerous to put your head in the sand and pretend there’s not a problem,” Simon said.

From Los Angeles Times

He pretended he was in some great home that belonged to him alone.

From Literature

It was a wild ruckus outside with leaves and branches blowing by and Lulu hiding under the bed trying to pretend she wasn’t scared, just curious about those dust balls.

From Literature

Those who pretend to be innocent of a crime tacitly affirm that it is one.

From The Wall Street Journal

He closed his eyes, pretending his parents were there to tell him what to do.

From Literature