pretense
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He was instead dispensing with even the pretense that he was open to hearing the Obama administration’s arguments.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
For those of my generation who were fortunate enough to go to college, it did expose much of the pretense of higher education and made us admit as much.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Yet he did not muster even the pretense of evidence that they pose an “imminent threat.”
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026
It was an uncompromising response without any pretense the administration would rely on independent investigations of the event, video of which quickly circulated online, gripping the nation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
She answered him in monosyllables, as though he had betrayed her by breaking the rules of her pretense.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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