pretexts

"It took all my resolve to go through with the surgery."

"The reason for my late arrival was a flat tire. "

"The consumer bought a new backpack for school. "

"under pretense of friendliness"

"The reporters of important security bugs may be paid a bounty by the software developer."

"We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."

"My complaint about the noisy neighbors was finally heard by the landlord. "

"The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint."

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "

"The student contrived a clever solution to the math problem. "