Example Sentences

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Pretends to do so much and can't do a single thing right!

From Vacation with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell

Pretends not to know who Executioner is, and begs his pardon when he is told of his rank.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

Pretends my article on giving up Canada, &c., was all a joke!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 11, 1891 by Various

Pretends he will bring the youngest Miss —— to drink tea with me soon.

From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler by Johnson, Samuel

Pretends that dress is superficial—but knows that it isn't.

From This Side of Paradise by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)