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15:41
@Katy , will these sentences sound okay:
I loosened up my ponytail a bit.
I tightened up my ponytail a bit.
And can "up" be dropped?
Thank you:)
16:04
@It'saboutEnglish Yes, those are both fine and "up" is optional.

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