pretender

Example Sentences

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It’s time for the Kings to show whether they’re Stanley Cup contenders or pretenders.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, it’s time for the Kings to show whether they’re contenders or pretenders, to turn a 47-win season and an array of impressive individual accomplishments into a long Stanley Cup playoff run.

From Los Angeles Times

"DeSantis is a great pretender. Trump is a New Yorker. I believe people born and bred in New York are raised to hate firearms," said Rice, who describes himself as a "single-issue voter."

From Reuters

“This is a severe cut. This might be the most severe cut in the tournament when you think about it. Like going from 32 to 16. Like there’s not any pretenders in the Sweet 16.”

From Washington Times

Fraud pretenders of Western Conference had taken at least a point in 16 consecutive games against Chicago before losing to Blackhawks in regulation Thursday.

From Seattle Times