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
We carried on using the encyclopedia to make plans… (BNC)
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)
…politicians believed themselves to be the best informed people in the world. (BNC)
He helped her to make the house ready for the next occupant… (BNC)

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