pretending

Example Sentences

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The complaint was submitted by Barry Minkow, a convicted fraudster turned self-styled whistle-blower, who gathered material for the report by pretending to be a potential investor.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And now some scam artists are pretending to be the police.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“People love to manufacture the drama of pretending that I’m claiming it,” Parsons says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

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

Everyone is pretending they’re not eavesdropping, but they totally are.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller