Pretext

The thief created a pretext to distract the store clerk while he stole merchandise.

Her invitation to the party was a pretext to get closer to the host's famous brother.

The thief entered the house under the pretext of delivering a package.

The employee used the pretext of needing to use the restroom to take a break from work.

She used the pretext of feeling sick to avoid going to the party.

The company's promise of bonuses was just a pretext to keep employees from quitting.

The athlete used the pretext of an injury to avoid playing in a game.

The police used a minor traffic violation as a pretext to pull over the suspect's car.

The thief used a false identity as a pretext to gain access to the building.

His concern for the environment was just a pretext for his real intention to profit from the government contract.

The lawyer presented the "if" clause as a pretext to establish the defendant's alibi.

She asked if he was coming to the party under the pretext of needing help with the decorations.

The politician employed the "if" clause as a pretext to outline his party's policy on healthcare.

He used the pretext of a hypothetical case study to highlight the ethical implications of the decision.

She used the "if" clause as a pretext to express her doubts about the project.

The teacher employed the "if" clause as a pretext to engage the students in a discussion about climate change.

He used the pretext of a fictional story to illustrate his point about human behavior.

She used the pretext of a hypothetical conversation to teach the students about effective communication.

She used the pretext of a hypothetical situation to demonstrate the importance of financial planning.

The skilled debater used a pretext of defending freedom of speech to advance a hidden agenda during a political debate.

The mastermind behind the heist created a pretext of a fire drill to evacuate the building and carry out the theft.

The undercover police officer used a pretext of being a drug dealer to infiltrate the criminal organization.

The expert hacker employed a pretext of conducting a security audit to gain unauthorized access to a secure network.

The company CEO used a pretext of a sudden business trip to avoid attending the shareholders' meeting.

The connoisseur of art used a pretext of being a wealthy collector to gain entry into the private gallery.

She made up a pretext about having a doctor's appointment to skip work.

The thief created a pretext of being lost to gain entry into the building.

The master manipulator created a pretext of friendship to exploit the vulnerability of others.

The con artist used a pretext of needing money for medical bills to swindle unsuspecting victims.

The manipulative sociopath used a pretext of a family emergency to gain sympathy and manipulate others.

The spy fabricated a pretext of being a tourist to gain access to sensitive information.

The hacker used a pretext of needing technical assistance to gain unauthorized access to the computer system.

The meeting was just a pretext for her to see her crush.

She used the pretext of needing to leave early to evade further questioning.

She used the pretext of needing fresh air to step outside and make a phone call.

The student used the pretext of a study group to spend time with friends.

The athlete's injury was a pretext for his poor performance in the game.

The politician's charitable donations were just a pretext to gain public support.

She pretended to be sick as a pretext for skipping school.

He used his job search as a pretext to avoid helping with the household chores.

He used the pretext of wanting to check on his car to leave the conversation.

The salesman's friendliness was a pretext for trying to sell unnecessary products.

The suspect used the pretext of being lost to avoid suspicion from the police.

The politician's concern for the environment was merely a pretext to win votes.

The company president used the pretext of a family emergency to leave the meeting early.

The defendant's claim of self-defense was just a pretext to cover up his violent behavior.

The charity's public statements of good intentions were just a pretext for their corrupt activities.

The kidnapper used a fake identity as a pretext to gain the victim's trust.

The actress used the pretext of promoting her new movie to avoid talking about her personal life.

The CEO's insistence on a company-wide training program was a pretext to weed out employees he didn't like.