pretexts
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pretexts noun
- A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.“The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint.”
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pretenceguisestalking-horseapologiesargumentsclaimsexcusesgroundsjustificationslawsuitspleaspretencespretensesreasonssourcesrationales
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