'V to-inf' - Construction 23
| Name: | the tend to happen construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | Something sometimes happens or is likely to happen. |
| Verbs: | incline, promise, stand, tend, shape up |
| Example: | Open spaces tend to attract trespassers. (BNC) |
| Membership: | restricted; present focus; existence |
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