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
Richard avoided looking at her… (BNC)
She was looking forward to getting a flat of her own. (BNC)
I like being with people… (BNC)
…doors that need oiling. (BNC)
They continued renting the house for 14 years. (BNC)

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