Ostensibly

The ostensibly expensive dress was on sale for a bargain price.

The ostensibly kind old woman turned out to be a con artist.

The ostensibly peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police.

The ostensibly safe amusement park ride had several accidents in the past.

His ostensibly friendly attitude towards her was just a ploy to get her to do his work.

Ostensibly, I didn't attend the party because I was feeling sick.

The professor's ostensibly fair grading system was actually quite arbitrary.

He ostensibly follows a healthy diet, but he secretly indulges in junk food.

The ostensibly luxurious hotel room turned out to be cramped and dirty.

The politician's ostensibly sincere apologies were met with widespread skepticism.

The company announced a pay cut, ostensibly to prevent layoffs, but many employees felt it was just an excuse to reduce costs.

He is not a good swimmer; ostensibly, he has won several swimming competitions.

She hates horror movies; ostensibly, she has seen every horror movie ever made.

He claimed he was working late, ostensibly to meet a deadline, but actually, he was out partying with friends.

The city's new bike lane was ostensibly designed to improve safety, but it actually made traffic worse.

The ostensibly simple recipe turned out to be quite complicated.

The ostensibly talented musician struggled to play simple songs.

The CEO ostensibly cares about employee well-being, but she regularly overworks her staff.

The politician's ostensibly heartfelt apology seemed insincere.

He never exercises; ostensibly, he ran a marathon last month.

He ostensibly followed the instructions but still got lost.

The celebrity's latest social media post was ostensibly meant to show support for a cause, but some criticized it as a publicity stunt.

The author ostensibly wrote the book to raise awareness about mental health, but some critics suspect he did it for the money.

The ostensibly friendly dog growled at strangers.

The therapist's ostensibly empathetic demeanor masked a lack of genuine concern.

He hates flying; ostensibly, he has traveled around the world by plane.

The charity's ostensibly charitable donations were misused for personal gain.

Ostensibly, I forgot to do my homework because my dog ate it.

The politician was ostensibly in favor of environmental protection, but many environmental groups did not trust his intentions.

The government ostensibly passed the law to protect the environment, but some believe it was just a way to raise taxes.

The book's protagonist, ostensibly a hero, was actually a deeply flawed and morally ambiguous character.

The CEO's ostensibly fair and unbiased performance review was seen as a sham by his subordinates.

The government ostensibly aims to reduce crime rates.

She is a terrible driver; ostensibly, she has never been in a car accident.

The company's ostensibly green policies were just a marketing ploy.

The news article ostensibly presents a balanced view, but it's heavily biased.

The defendant's ostensibly remorseful statement failed to convince the judge.

The teacher's ostensibly strict classroom rules were really just a means of maintaining control.

Ostensibly, the charity was raising money for cancer research, but most of the funds ended up going to administrative costs.

The defendant's ostensibly compelling defense was riddled with holes.

The employee's ostensibly hard work was just a way to impress the boss.

Ostensibly, the new product was meant to make life easier for customers, but many complained that it was confusing and difficult to use.

The politician ostensibly supported the new policy, but many suspected he was just trying to gain votes.

The teacher's ostensibly stern demeanor was just a cover for his kind heart.

The charity ostensibly helps underprivileged children, but the administrative costs are exorbitant.

The ostensibly honest politician was caught lying to the public.

The charity ostensibly uses donations to help those in need, but the majority of funds go to administrative costs.

The ostensibly healthy salad was actually full of fatty dressing.

Ostensibly, I ate all the cookies because I was hungry.

The athlete withdrew from the race, ostensibly due to an injury, but some speculated that she was actually avoiding tough competition.