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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…he too had backed Grye to win. (BNC)
…beckoning the others to be quiet. (BNC) ...to show that you want the dog to stay in position. (BNC) We were preparing children to sit for the current examination. (BNC) I dare you to ask me… (BNC) |
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