pretending

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Speaking of which, a year and a half ago in this space I wrote a guide to pretending to understand quantum computing.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Modern Jewish history proves that moral sensitivity isn’t enough, and there’s nothing moral about pretending it is.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Last week the bond market stopped pretending the problem would fix itself.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Workers crouch on starting blocks to sprint for a snack during their 30-second lunch break; characters switch actors in the middle of a take, pretending that the swap is merely a disguise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Wait, are you sure you’re not just pretending to be a soothsayer?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood