Pattern: V -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:

Examples
She was looking forward to getting a flat of her own. (BNC)
Some of them regret having made the decision. (BNC)
The child stopped crying. (BNC)
…doors that need oiling. (BNC)
…that's why you start breathing quicker… (BNC)
Constructions
1. the start doing construction2. the stop doing construction3. the continue doing construction4. the end up doing construction5. the avoid doing construction6. the try doing construction7. the postpone doing construction8. the like doing construction
9. the look forward to doing construction10. the regret doing construction11. the intend doing construction12. the remember doing construction13. the describe doing construction14. the propose doing construction15. the involve doing construction16. the need doing construction

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