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Meanings of plausible pretext in English
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Usage of plausible pretext in English
1
Their nuptials provided a plausible pretext for some like-minded lords to gather.
2
Under a plausible pretext of business he therefore summoned him to the metropolis.
3
Their efforts only afford a plausible pretext for government to strengthen their power.
4
Emilia had too much penetration to be imposed upon by this plausible pretext.
5
If he happens to ask why you came, find some plausible pretext, I entreat you.
6
The law, however, gives abundant opportunities for such meddling wherever a plausible pretext can be found.
7
There was no longer any plausible pretext for delay; and Duncan was obliged, however reluctantly, to comply.
8
It was an unconventional thing to do to ask him to call, but she made some plausible pretext.
9
By what plausible pretext could I divert her from taking a step so natural, and so cleverly justified?
10
Cleve was a plausible pretext, but the true cause, he said, should be found in the general safety of
11
Two of the crew, on some plausible pretext, one afternoon obtained leave of Mr. Thompson to go on shore.
12
This fact in itself would have furnished a plausible pretext for hostilities, even as far back as Cade's rising.
13
Cleve was a plausible pretext, but the true cause, he said, should be found in the general safety of Christendom.
14
They looked about them to find some plausible pretext for submission, and this the country was not unwilling to give.
15
Having thus prepared the way for the larger enterprise, it only remained to find a plausible pretext for attacking the Kins.
16
Madame de Nailles revenged herself for this insult by dismissing the innocent echo of the impertinence-ofcourse, under some plausible pretext.
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Plausible pretext across language varieties
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