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The phrase "are pretending about" is not correct and does not sound natural in written English.
It is not typically used in standard English; instead, "are pretending" would suffice without "about."
Example: "They are pretending to be someone they are not."
Alternatives: "are pretending to" or "are faking".
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This may get the adult to think you are pretending about it and leave the problem alone.
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