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:
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…doors that need oiling. (BNC)
He had tried reading isolated pages… (BNC) The curator…has proposed adding a few specimens to the collection. (BNC) The process involves plasticising the wood… (BNC) Richard avoided looking at her… (BNC) |
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