In this case, the label of art feels like a lame excuse to commit an act of sexual assault under the pretense of questioning the flawed society we live in.
Although the practice is banned, Japan continues its annual hunt under the pretense of scientific research. .
It's self-promotion under the pretense of hiding.
Under the pretense of closeness, they expanded the distance between us.
For years, hotels "practically shut down under the pretense of cleaning the carpets," Mr. Newton said.
He said Justin Robinson had lured the girl into the house under the pretense of trading bicycle parts.
Finally, Subject A sat down directly next to Subject B, under the pretense of "seeing what color his eyes were".
— Karl Eugene Chamberlain went to his neighbor's apartment that night in Dallas under the pretense of borrowing sugar.
Survivors have said the attacker approached them under the pretense of needing directions or help with a broken-down vehicle.
In 2008 he finally tracked Mr. Baker down and phoned him under the pretense of profiling him for Rolling Stone.
