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pretended

[pri-ten-did] / prɪˈtɛn dɪd /


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She pretended to be a distressed mother and argued hysterically that it was their job to find him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Also this year, Cohen’s press officer secretly was recorded by a woman who pretended to be on a date with him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He then pretended to board the old Air Force One, only to secretly switch planes by hiding in a refueling truck, due to security threats.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Instead, Owens pretended there are numerous holes in the case.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

“Et tu, Beowulf?” he groaned as his brother pretended to stab him once more.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood


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