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pretexts

The correct spelling is pretexts.

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noun

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The correct spelling is pretexts. A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense. For example: "The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint."

Usage Examples

The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

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