Pattern: V n -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 saw Jenny weeping again. (BNC)
I remember Filippo telling me that story. (BNC)
We spent the day exploring. (BNC)
I found myself wondering if I could trust David… (BNC)
The authorities do not like foreigners wandering about [near] the frontier. (BNC)

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