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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…politicians believed themselves to be the best informed people in the world. (BNC)
The Council commanded the warden to cease these unlawful practices. (BNC) …as if expecting his brother's anger to turn to blows… (BNC) In December the Red Cross persuaded both sides to allow it to cross their battle lines. (BNC) We carried on using the encyclopedia to make plans… (BNC) |
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