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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are pretending" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action where someone is not being truthful or is acting as if something is true when it is not.
Example: "They are pretending to be happy, but deep down, they are struggling with their emotions."
Alternatives: "are faking" or "are acting as if".
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are pretending
verb
To claim, allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
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In fact, they are pretending that they never had it.
They are pretending to agree what to do with it.
As if white people are pretending it never happened.
"These companies are pretending they're not the employer.
"The militants are pretending that they are taking control of things and Ukrainian forces are pretending they are freeing them".The farce could yet turn bloody.
"It's a stick that you are pretending is a gun," James said.
The military are taking off their uniforms and are pretending to be politicians.
(He's the guy the Python people are pretending to be like when they come rushing in).
Other countries are pretending to take in refugees but they're not really.
The two parties are pretending to argue about the efficacy of the stimulus bill.
The Democrats are pretending that taxing the rich can pay for almost everything.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com