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:

Examples
In December the Red Cross persuaded both sides to allow it to cross their battle lines. (BNC)
…he was assigned to take an instructors' course… (BNC)
Please encourage your friends to become the Museum's friends. (BNC)
He did everything he could to force his son to go on racing… (BNC)
He was later released but forbidden to leave the country. (BNC)

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