pretext

[US]/ˈpriːtekst/
[UK]/ˈpriːtekst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. excuse; pretense
vt. to use as an excuse

Example Sentences

pretext an early appointment in town next morning

the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move.

he had come on the pretext of bidding her farewell .

He used his sore throat as a pretext for not going to school.

He used his headache as a pretext for not going to school.

He didn't attend that meeting under the pretext of sickness.

He used his research as a pretext for travelling to Hungary.

he called round on the pretext of asking after her mother.

The network media by the use is by actually the disassimilation medium authority, is only this kind of medium authority on the pretext of for some kind of dissemination technology.

He used his sore finger as a pretext for not going to school.

He left early on the pretext that he had a bad tootache and had to see the dentist.

The aggressor troops marched into the neighbouring country on the pretext of searching for their missing soldier.

I won′t remain supperless, even though you refute every one of my imputations."The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

It is laziness and waywardness, however, that causes one to give himself up as hopeless and back down on the pretext of "no interest".

Let us build correct food and drink concept commonly , use as a pretext and from healthy simple opsonize way , the unrestrained life that zero is all born by the body and mind.

Real-world Examples

I thought it wise to provide a credible pretext for our meeting.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Ukraine says they are trying to create a pretext for a Russian invasion.

Source: BBC World Headlines

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic provided a pretext for repressive governments to intensify pressure on independent media.

Source: VOA Daily Standard May 2021 Collection

She repeated earlier U.S. assertions that Russia plans to create a false pretext for invasion.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2022 Collection

It suggested the Americans were trying to create a pretext paving the way for future action against Iran.

Source: BBC Listening September 2019 Collection

Some people worry that they could use that as the kind of pretext.

Source: The Washington Post

Under a pretext of defending Orthodox Christians living in the sick empire, Russia made its move.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

Wildfires can happen anywhere and they should not be used as a pretext for international sanctions.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2019

Hermione allowed Travers to step ahead of her on the pretext of explaining features of the hall to Ron.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Its initial pretext was to protest against alleged fraud in oil-export accounts, but its ambitions have widened.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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