Sentence examples similar to may feign to be from inspiring English sources

My mother and aunt survived by feigning to be dead.

For instance, negotiators may feign anger to gain concessions, and salesmen may pretend to be excited to get sales (Do you really believe the salesman who states in his email that he is thrilled to meet you?).

Critics of restorative justice question its effectiveness and suggest offenders may feign contrition to try and obtain a lesser sentence.

Kim then pinned James after feigning injury to be crowned "Queen of the Knockouts".

He or she may even try to be creative, pretending to be a friend or client, or feigning an emergency.

And, they argue, some may feign illness in order to receive medical treatment at the VA.

He points out that some "bored" kids may really need more of a challenge in the classroom, while others may feign disinterest as a way to cover up that they feel like they're falling behind.

Owing to the shame associated with HIV infection, children may feign ignorance of HIV-related cause of parent's death [ 11, 28].

"They may feign ignorance," he said.

Your cat may feign indifference at first but persevere.

Teenage boys aren't feigning boredom just to be cool, she assures us.