Sentence examples for false pretences from inspiring English sources

We went to war under false pretences.

We went in under false pretences.

I would have won it under false pretences".

Britain had been led into war on false pretences.

Frankly, I have been brought here under false pretences.

She got out of prison on false pretences".

She continued: "We're being sold airport expansion under false pretences.

They have increasingly suggested, or stated outright, that the war was fought under false pretences.

"Some of my players are picking up good money under false pretences.

Immigrants who arrive under false pretences cannot expect a warm welcome.

Some are tricked into travelling thousands of miles under false pretences.