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Filter by Meaning The judge dismissed the case because the prosecutor's pretextual argument lacked any real evidence.
He used a pretextual reason to take the day off work without permission.
The coach's pretextual explanation for why the star player was benched was met with skepticism by the team.
The politician's pretextual speech was aimed at appeasing his critics.
The teenager's pretextual defense for breaking curfew was that they had lost track of time.
The charity's pretextual claims about where the money was going raised suspicions among donors.
The landlord used a pretextual excuse to evict the tenant in violation of the lease agreement.
The pretextual justifications given by the leader to suppress freedom of speech were met with resistance by the citizens.
Her pretextual excuse for not attending the party was that she had to study for a test.
The police officer's pretextual reason for searching the car was a violation of the driver's rights.
The pretextual maneuvers used by the company to avoid paying taxes were illegal.
The con artist's pretextual story about needing money for medical treatment turned out to be a lie.
The company's pretextual marketing campaign made false claims about the benefits of their product.
The criminal used a pretextual story to gain access to the victim's house.
The pretextual job offer turned out to be a scam.
The lawyer argued that the plaintiff's allegations were pretextual and lacked evidence.
The boss used a pretextual excuse to fire the employee.
The thief created a pretextual distraction to steal the valuable artwork.
The company used a pretextual explanation for laying off employees, claiming it was due to restructuring.
The pretextual explanation for the budget cuts did not satisfy the employees.
His pretextual reason for arriving late to the meeting was that he got lost on the way.
The defendant's pretextual alibi for the night of the crime was torn apart during cross-examination.
He always had a pretextual reason for being late to their meetings.
The manager's pretextual justification for firing the employee was discriminatory.
The politician's pretextual promises of reform were not fulfilled.
She provided a pretextual excuse for being late to work.
He used a pretextual pretext to get out of going to his friend's party.
The teacher's pretextual excuse for being late to class was quickly seen through by the students.
The pretextual story he told his teacher was that his dog ate his homework.
The teacher's pretextual reasons for giving extra homework were transparent.
She made a pretextual argument to convince her parents to let her go on a trip with her friends.
He used a pretextual excuse to avoid going to the meeting.
She made a pretextual excuse to leave the party early.
The pretextual nature of his behavior was not apparent until later.
The pretextual event was really just a cover for a political rally.
The thief used a pretextual story to gain entry into the victim's home.
The pretextual agreement between the two companies was a mere formality.
The salesman's pretextual pitch was just a ploy to make a quick sale.
The hacker used a pretextual pretext to gain access to confidential information.
The boss's pretextual reason for cutting employee benefits was to increase company profits.
The defendant's pretextual defense failed to convince the jury of his innocence.
She made a pretextual apology just to avoid any further confrontation.
The child's pretextual reason for sneaking a cookie was that they were hungry.
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