100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "pretext"

Definition

Pretext (noun) refers to a reason or excuse given to justify an action, which may not be the real reason. It often implies that the stated reason is a cover for the true motive.

Synonyms

• Excuse
• Pretense
• Justification
• False reason
• Deception

Antonyms

• Truth
• Reality
• Fact
• Honest reason
• Sincerity

Examples

1. She used a pretext of being busy to avoid the meeting.
2. He called her on the pretext of needing help with his homework.
3. The company made layoffs under the pretext of economic downturn.
4. They organized the event under the pretext of charity but had other motives.
5. She claimed she was sick as a pretext for skipping the party.
6. The investigation revealed that the pretext for the funding was misleading.
7. Using a pretext to gain access to confidential information is unethical.
8. He tried to talk to her under the pretext of discussing work.
9. The pretext for the trip was a conference, though they took a vacation instead.
10. She smiled at him, but her pretext for starting a conversation was thin.
11. He created a pretext for leaving the office early.
12. The politician used a pretext for his controversial decision.
13. She offered a pretext of needing to take a phone call to exit the situation.
14. They fabricated a pretext to get him to sign the contract.
15. The pretext for his absence was that he had car trouble.
16. She found a pretext to avoid meeting her ex-boyfriend.
17. He used the pretext of a family emergency to leave the party early.
18. The pretext provided for the delay was not convincing.
19. Under the pretext of a friendly visit, they gathered information.
20. She made up a pretext to avoid giving her opinion.
21. His pretext for being late was the traffic jam.
22. They employed a pretext to investigate the competitor's business.
23. The project was canceled under the pretext of budget cuts.
24. The pretext of working late was just an excuse to stay away.
25. He often uses a pretext to justify his absence from gatherings.
26. They approached her under the pretext of offering help.
27. The pretext of being too tired was just a cover for his real feelings.
28. She found a pretext for breaking up with him.
29. The deal was struck under the pretext of mutual benefit.
30. The pretext for their actions was revealed to be false.
31. He often hides behind a pretext to avoid responsibility.
32. The pretext of needing to talk was just an excuse to see him.
33. They created a pretext to get more funding for their project.
34. She left the meeting on the pretext of feeling unwell.
35. The pretext for this policy change was insufficient data.
36. He called her under the pretext of wanting to catch up.
37. The pretext for the closure was safety concerns.
38. Using a pretext to manipulate others is dishonest.
39. Their pretext for the merger was to enhance productivity.
40. She used the pretext of needing advice to speak to her mentor.
41. The pretext for his absence was a family obligation.
42. They had a pretext ready to justify their actions.
43. The pretext of a social event was just a ruse.
44. She found the pretext for her decision to be flimsy.
45. The pretext of wanting to help was transparent.
46. He used a pretext to mask his true intentions.
47. The pretext for the meeting was to discuss new strategies.
48. She used the pretext of needing time for herself to step back.
49. The pretext for the change in management was a need for innovation.
50. He made a pretext of looking for a lost item to distract others.
51. The pretext of a sudden illness was questioned by her friends.
52. Under the pretext of a friendly chat, they gathered intel.
53. The pretext for their late arrival was the weather.
54. She used a pretext to start a conversation about her project.
55. The pretext of team-building was really a cover for layoffs.
56. He apologized under the pretext of being overwhelmed.
57. The pretext for the rule change was to improve efficiency.
58. She provided a pretext for her sudden change in attitude.
59. The pretext of a business trip was just an excuse for a vacation.
60. He tried to pretext his opinions as facts.
61. The pretext of a family gathering was to discuss finances.
62. She crafted a pretext to avoid confrontation.
63. The pretext for their meeting was to discuss collaboration.
64. They used a pretext to gain access to sensitive information.
65. The pretext of having a headache was a convenient excuse.
66. She made a pretext of needing to leave early.
67. The pretext for the event was a celebration, but it felt forced.
68. He created a pretext to get out of attending the wedding.
69. The pretext of working overtime was to avoid social obligations.
70. She had a pretext ready for why she didn't call back.
71. The pretext of wanting to help was suspicious to them.
72. He used a pretext to justify his actions.
73. The pretext for the cancellation was technical difficulties.
74. She used the pretext of traveling to avoid commitments.
75. Under the pretext of an emergency, they made drastic changes.
76. The pretext for the argument was trivial.
77. He made use of a pretext to avoid talking about his feelings.
78. The pretext for her behavior was clear to everyone.
79. They employed a pretext to manipulate the situation.
80. The pretext of needing assistance was a clever ruse.
81. She provided a pretext to explain her lateness.
82. The pretext of friendship was used to gain trust.
83. He tried to pretext his failure as a learning experience.
84. The pretext for their actions was based on misinformation.
85. She used a pretext to leave the meeting early.
86. The pretext for the investigation was a tip-off.
87. They created a pretext to cover their mistakes.
88. The pretext for the visit was to catch up, but it felt forced.
89. He fabricated a pretext to avoid answering questions.
90. The pretext for the decision was thoroughly analyzed.
91. She offered a pretext for her sudden change in plans.
92. The pretext for the gathering was to network.
93. His pretext for not attending was unconvincing.
94. Under the pretext of a health scare, they postponed the event.
95. The pretext of a surprise party was actually a way to confront him.
96. She had a solid pretext for her absence from work.
97. The pretext of wanting to help was merely an act.
98. He used a pretext to justify his skepticism.
99. The pretext of a work obligation was just a cover for a date.
100. She found a pretext to avoid discussing the topic.