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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The Council commanded the warden to cease these unlawful practices. (BNC)
He helped her to make the house ready for the next occupant… (BNC) Debbie…asked them to pay her directly. (BNC) …to kill two people who they allege to have been behind crime in the city. (BNC) …as if expecting his brother's anger to turn to blows… (BNC) |
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