as in pretended
to present a false appearance of
in public they pass for being a loving couple, but in reality they are only friends
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California Schemin’ is based on the true story of two Scottish friends, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who pretended to be a California rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains, to realize their dream of hip-hop stardom.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025 -
No one pretended when Johnny Carson or others retired that the new group would replace them.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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The exercise also simulated a launch pad abort scenario, confirming that the safety systems respond correctly under emergency conditions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, the model, which simulated the area’s climate, snowpack, and water movements, consistently pointed to 2018 as the start of a new, less healthy phase for the glacier.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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The fire is assumed to have been sparked by lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Normally, such readers are assumed to be older.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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And a Katie Holmes spot will more than likely yield the forthcoming season’s it-bag to put on your seasonal wishlist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
31 Aug. 2025
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Then Theo directs their digital home assistant to play their song and put on a fire before the screen goes white.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The collateral damage caused by that saga has affected Newcastle’s early-season performances, depriving them of a senior centre-forward for the opening three games and generally generating toxicity.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Passenger operations were not affected, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Passed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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