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Filter by Meaning She provided the pretext of having a prior engagement to decline the invitation.
He provided the pretext of a flat tire to explain why he was late to the meeting.
He gave the pretext of having a headache to avoid going to school.
She used the pretext of forgetting her wallet to avoid paying for dinner.
The child offered the pretext of needing to do homework to delay bedtime.
The suspect offered the pretext of not remembering the events to avoid answering the detective's questions.
The suspect gave the pretext of not understanding the question to dodge incriminating inquiries.
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