Pretended dictionary definition

He pretended to zip a zipper across his lips.
She pretended he was out on a call and would be back sometime in the night.
Donnie blushed and Martha pretended she didn't hear so it was up to Dean to introduce her.
Katie pretended to listen as Hannah discussed the Paris fashion show she'd attended and the month in Monte Carlo she'd spend in January to escape the coldest weather.
But the Protestant casuist never pretended to speak authoritatively; all he did was to give his reasons, and leave the decision to the conscience of his readers.

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