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He used a pretext to avoid the meeting.
A reason given to hide the real reason for something.
She claimed illness as a pretext for missing work.
They used a pretext to leave the party early.
His excuse was just a pretext to avoid the conversation.
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She made a pretext for being late.
An excuse or false reason for doing something.
He used a pretext to avoid the meeting.
Her pretext for leaving early was unconvincing.
They found a pretext to cancel the event.
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