Phrases with «pretension»

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Pretension means acting or behaving as if you are more important, knowledgeable, or better than you actually are. Full definition

Adjective + «pretension»

Sentences with «pretension»

  • This being a sports car with pretensions of purity, drive is delivered to the rear axle alone and it does without a limited - slip differential in favour of a system that brakes the inner wheel during cornering. (autocar.co.uk)
  • Antonio Mancino's director, a horndog hack with pretensions of artistic seriousness, spends more time on the casting couch than in the studio. (film.avclub.com)
  • Biased more heavily towards grand touring, as opposed to the more sporting pretensions of Aston Martin's upcoming Vanquish S Volante, the Vengeance Volante will aim to appeal to buyers looking for a bespoke GT cabriolet. (evo.co.uk)
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