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In a later season Skyler will feign drowning herself in the pool, and later in this episode Walt Jr. will throw up in the pool when Walt makes him drink too much.

From Salon • May 29, 2017

Even though she will feign annoyance with movie directors for "shooting me from my barracuda side," she seems to have no real vanity about her appearance, willingly adopting whatever face best fits a role.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the bird is found near its nest or young birds it will feign an injury and will endeavor in this way to lead you away from them.

From Endurance Test or, How Clear Grit Won the Day by Douglas, Alan

Now, Mr. Mallock, is the very time come of which you once spoke to me—the climax, when they will feign to reveal everything to you, and then make their last stroke.

From Oddsfish! by Benson, Robert Hugh

"If anyone sees me, I will feign delirium," said he to himself.

From The Mystery of Orcival by Gaboriau, Émile