pretending

Example Sentences

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In March, an undercover agent contacted one of the participants to ask about the iRobot deal and other trades, pretending to be a securities regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

At some point, we must stop pretending not to see what is plainly happening.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The Home Office is investigating the individuals highlighted in the BBC's reporting as part of a wider investigation prompted by officials noticing a growing trend of fake claims from people pretending to be gay.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Fox was also reported dead in 2008 by a website pretending to be Yahoo News.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

When we need to put our jackets on, we go home, back to pretending that we’re fine, just fine.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam