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Meanings of pretend ignorance in English

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Usage of pretend ignorance in English
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Paul understood him very well, but thought it better to pretend ignorance.
The Belgians to the Front
2
Some stubborn spirit of opposition, however, prompted him to pretend ignorance.
When Knighthood Was in Flower / or, the Love Story of Charles Br...
3
He could not pretend ignorance concerning the identity of the chalice!
The Elect Lady
4
But it was her cue to pretend ignorance in order to impose on Fanchon.
The Golden Dog
5
The young king was to pretend ignorance of the betrayal.
Everyman's Land
6
She didn't pretend ignorance, didn't try to disguise her anxiety.
Nemesis Game
7
This the old chieftain knew full well, but he chose, for the moment, to pretend ignorance.
The Crayon Papers
8
I cannot pretend ignorance as to the cause of your coming- asad ,badmatter for us all.
Flamsted quarries
9
Now don't pretend ignorance of her name.
Barriers Burned Away
10
But then why did she pretend ignorance?
The Leopard Woman
11
She didn't try to pretend ignorance, but considered, then asked, "And if you}do}try to seduce me?"
Secrets of a Perfect Night
12
And again, he couldn't pretend ignorance.
Jewels
13
Hereafter, you can't pretend ignorance.
The Deluge
14
Although no journalist can pretend ignorance of its attractions, when tempted I prefer to think of it as social research.
The Irish Times
15
Rhonda didn't pretend ignorance.
The devil's alphabet
16
You will not, I trust, pretend ignorance of my meaning, and cause me the pain of having to be more explicit!
There & Back
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