Pretext Mnemonic
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pretext
pretext
/ˈpɹiːtɛkst/
pretext
Examples
- The pretext for the start of the war is uncertain.
- Definitely the pretext were not the events of 1843.
- The factual content of the pretext varies drastically.
- The pretext should not be confused with the reason for the war.
- He did so on the pretext of the Alcmaeonid curse.
- Arguments between the Pope and Harry were just the pretext.
- First, they were lured to the clinic on the pretext of job opportunities.
- Liu escaped later under the pretext of going to the latrine.
- That being the case, the pretext is less clearly the correct option.
- The Dutch continued to foment trouble on one pretext or the other.
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
noun
an artful or simulated semblance
noun
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"Pre + Text. Before texting, she always finds an excuse to check her phone."
"Pre + Text. Before the text, they make up a reason that's suspect."
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