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
...to show that you want the dog to stay in position. (BNC)
He did everything he could to force his son to go on racing… (BNC)
…so why didn't they just schedule the matches to be played at the same time? (BNC)
…beckoning the others to be quiet. (BNC)
Debbie…asked them to pay her directly. (BNC)

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