Pattern: V n to-inf
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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...to show that you want the dog to stay in position. (BNC)
I dare you to ask me… (BNC) The Council commanded the warden to cease these unlawful practices. (BNC) …and no corvids other than magpies have been observed to breed at Santa Fe. (BNC) …the disappearance of the forest habitat had forced the herbivore to turn meat-eater. (BNC) |
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