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Filter by Meaning The artist challenged the pretences of the gallery's ownership of her paintings.
The pretences of the historian to the accuracy of his research were examined by his peers.
The historian examined the pretences of the claim that the event never happened.
The government rejected the pretences of the rebel group to the territory.
The lawyer challenged the pretences of the plaintiff's ownership of the property.
The politician's pretences at caring about the environment were seen as nothing more than a publicity stunt.
The child's pretences at being a superhero were adorable to watch as he ran around the park.
Her pretences at being a great athlete were quickly exposed when she competed.
He saw through her pretences of being interested in him and realized she only wanted his money.
The actor's pretences at being a villain were so convincing that people actually began to dislike him.
The singer's pretences at being humble were contradicted by her extravagant lifestyle.
His pretences of being a wealthy businessman were shattered when he went bankrupt.
The author's pretences of being original were discovered to be plagiarized.
The friend's pretences about attending the party were uncovered by the host.
The company's pretences of having a secure website were exposed by the data breach.
The politician's pretences about the proposed policy were exposed by the media.
The magician's pretences about the disappearance of the rabbit were revealed by the audience.
The politician's pretences of being honest were belied by their history of corruption.
The seller's pretences about the car's condition were discovered by the buyer.
The witness's pretences about the crime were contradicted by the video evidence.
The charity's pretences of using the donations for a good cause were exposed by their lavish spending.
The company's pretences about the product's effectiveness were exposed by the consumer reports.
His pretences of being a secret agent inspired him to learn martial arts.
She often daydreamed about a life of luxury and fame, her pretences seemed almost real.
The story's pretences of a magical kingdom captured the imaginations of its readers.
The pretences of the dream world seemed more vivid than reality.
The author's pretences of a world without war was a theme throughout the book.
The children's playtime pretences often revolved around mythical creatures.
The salesperson's pretences of sincerity were obvious.
His pretences of friendship were quickly exposed.
She saw through his pretences and realized he was only after her money.
The actress's pretences of humility were belied by her diva-like behavior on set.
The magician's pretences of supernatural powers amazed the audience.
The actor's pretences of emotion moved the audience to tears.
She saw through his pretences of concern for her well-being.
The con artist's pretences were so elaborate that he fooled even the most savvy investors.
The actress used pretences to maintain her public image.
The athlete's pretences of being drug-free were shattered when he failed a doping test.
The CEO's pretences of being charitable were just a cover for his tax evasion scheme.
The actor's pretences were so convincing that he won an Oscar.
The politician's pretences of caring about the poor were belied by his policies.
The spy's pretences of being a loyal citizen were shattered when he was caught selling state secrets.
The groom's pretences of being calm and composed were betrayed by his nervousness.
The athlete's pretences of being drug-free were contradicted by rumors within the sports community.
The woman's pretences of enjoying the party were shattered by her constant frowning.
The teenager's pretences of being sick to skip school were easily exposed by their mother.
The salesman's pretences of having a superior product were questioned by the customer who found a similar item for a lower price.
The student's pretences of understanding the complex theory were exposed by their inability to answer follow-up questions.
The politician's pretences of being a man of the people were belied by their lavish lifestyle.
The magician's pretences of making objects disappear were captivating the audience.
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