How to use "sham" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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The City also operates sham trials and runs on a sham democracy. - Mirror's Edge
Bhadra asks for Abhay to sham a fake kidnap drama and allow him to escape, which he unwillingly does. - Drohkaal
Then she meets a blind John Carson (David Manners), falls in love, and the sham comes tumbling down. - The Miracle Woman
However, it proves a sham marriage. - A Twist in the Tale (short story collection)
Because the wagon train she plans to accompany will not permit single women to join, she tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. - The Shakiest Gun in the West
Unfortunately, as well as honest and reputable people, the new university also attracts 'philosophasters' or sham philosophers. - Philosophaster
Theodore agrees to a sham marriage so she can spread the message of the benefits of Communism to the rest of the world. - Comrade X
On the other hand, he has seduced Kate and married her in a sham ceremony, for both her youthful beauty and her father's fortune. - Sharpe's Havoc
Eve appears in court for a sham divorce. - Midnight (1939 film)
Having learned all that Faith knows, Angel then reveals that his loss of soul was a sham and that he only pretended to be evil. - Enemies (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Shojo later explains that the trial was a sham to get the Order's assistance in defending the remaining gates. - The Order of the Stick
For the Darrows, organized religion is a corrupt, greedy sham involving powerful billion-dollar corporations. - Foul Play (1978 film)
Squire Thornhill's servant turns out to have tricked him, and thus the sham marriage of the Squire and Olivia is real. - The Vicar of Wakefield
He 'reveals' the nuptials had been a sham and says if they now go ahead it is wholly due to Davus' good advice. - Andria (comedy)
After a sham visit, Boyd naturally encourages the president to authorize the mission, promising Kennedy that it will guarantee his reelection. - American Tabloid
Alfred confides to Natalie that her warmth and generosity has made him realize what a sham his marriage is. - From the Terrace

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