pretended

Example Sentences

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Many pretended it wasn't happening at all, but that's harder to do as the front line creeps closer to the city.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

He opened the door to the briefing room a crack, drew a laugh as he pretended to sneak in, made a short announcement and took questions.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

It’s been widely reported that in the ’80s and ’90s, Trump sometimes pretended to be his own publicist, John Barron, when talking to reporters.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

I nodded, but I’d have been lying if I said I hadn’t come for the lynx—or pretended that the distant views through the scope on day one had been entirely satisfying.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Mother played the part beautifully as he feigned frustration and pretended to call a superior.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti