Sentence examples for under 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".

Frankly, I have been brought here under 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.

He is charged with buying the guns under false pretences and conspiring to support terrorism.

You could hardly say that All the Birds, Singing lures you in under false pretences.