Example Sentences

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“Three panels of psychiatrists conclude that the accused is feigning mental illness in circumstances where the mental illness essentially constitutes some sort of allergy to the legal proceedings themselves,” Lewis said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Georgian officials say he is feigning the gravity of his condition to secure early release.

From Reuters • Mar. 13, 2023

The fact that my daughter is feigning ignorance to her teacher, however, is testing my resilience and patience.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2021

The title is a joke, as she plays a character with the same name as herself – a news presenter who is feigning happiness while the world disintegrates around her.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2020

She is feigning calm, like the rest of us.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black