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pretext

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noun

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"Don't use homework as a pretext to avoid cleaning your room"

"She felt hurt when she realized his apology was just a pretext to ask for money"

"The dog's barking was a pretext for the neighbors to complain"

"He used the broken printer as a pretext to leave work early"

"He called with a pretext about returning a book, but really wanted to see her"

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