under various pretexts vs on some pretext or other

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of finding excuses or reasons for actions. 'Under various pretexts' suggests a range of different reasons, while 'on some pretext or other' implies a more unspecified or random reason.

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under various pretexts

The phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is done using different excuses or reasons.

Examples:

He avoided the meeting under various pretexts.
She managed to delay the project under various pretexts.
They left the party early under various pretexts.

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At the expiration of the period (1893) Chile evaded compliance with the agreement, and under various pretexts retained forcible possession of the territory.
Oct 2, 2015 ... ... for the Syrian civilian to move between those areas, according to his need, but ISIS imposed a lot of constraints under various pretexts.
... it is clear that all this is done under various pretexts; but they always conceal themselves behind their well known treble slogan [Liberty, Equality, Fraternity].
He has visited different locations in India under various pretexts such as delivering talks, TV programs, conducting workshops, addressing seminars and ...

Alternatives:

using different excuses
with different reasons
by making various excuses

on some pretext or other

The phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest that something is done based on an unspecified or random reason or excuse.

Examples:

He always manages to leave work early on some pretext or other.
She seems to cancel plans on some pretext or other.
They avoid confrontations on some pretext or other.

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He'll phone on some pretext or other. Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Dictionary results for ...
I had to get out of it on some pretext or other, and maybe I chose badly, being taken unawares, but no honorable person could consent to meet him in the field, ...
He refuses on some pretext or other. なんだかんだ言って承知しない - 斎藤和英大辞典. He always tries to shirk his duty on some pretext or other. 彼は何かと口実を ...
Aug 7, 2004 ... ... potential victims, requesting updated personal information on some pretext or other, such as technical problems or internal accounting errors.

Alternatives:

based on some excuse
for some reason or another
using some pretext

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under various pretexts vs on some pretext or other