Pattern: V by -ing
The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.
To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:
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The EU will respond by imposing larger tariffs on the U.S. (enTenTen20)
Financial institutions routinely profit by sharing consumers' information. (enTenTen20) The course concludes by examining the impact of human activity. (enTenTen20) |
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| 1. the start by doing something construction | 2. the respond by doing something construction | 3. the profit by doing something construction | |||||
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