Sentence examples for pretend to being from inspiring English sources

The phrase "pretend to being" is not grammatically correct
The correct phrase should be "pretend to be." For example, "She pretended to be someone she wasn't to get away with the crime."

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More likely is that they have little choice but to pretend to being commited.

The Guardian

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The murderer doesn't pretend to be.

The New Yorker

Should we pretend to be surprised?

The New Yorker

We could even pretend to be outlaws.

The New York Times

"Super" doesn't pretend to be realistic.

The New York Times

Nor does it pretend to be.

The New York Times

"I don't pretend to be John Hume.

The Guardian

I pretend to be Bruce Lee.

The Guardian

"They pretend to be listening.

The New York Times

Teenagers pretend to be older.

The Guardian - Books

Adults pretend to be younger.

The Guardian - Books

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