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11 questions linked to/from "To hear" or "to hearing"?
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Looking forward to follow vs. following [duplicate]
I was reading this today:
We look forward to following your progress.
Am I correct in thinking that it is missing a be or that -ing should be removed?
So
We look forward to be following your ...
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I am looking forward to ....? (followed by a Gerund)? [duplicate]
I know, that
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
is correct.
But I am not sure, if this holds also for other verbs?
So is
I am looking forward to taste your cookies.
or is
I am ...
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To + -ING form: e.g. "to getting"? [duplicate]
I look forward to getting first-hand insights and behind-the-scene perspectives from XXX’s professors who are thought leaders and experts in their fields.
Should I replace to getting with to get ?
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Looking forward to " see" or "seeing"?
Which of the 2 sentences is correct?
Sam is looking forward to see the Rocky mountains.
Sam is looking forward to seeing the Rocky mountains.
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Why was "to + verb + ing" used in this case? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to use “to + V-ing”?
“To hear” or “to hearing”?
Samson had been a strong man prior to having his hair cut.
From a grammatical point of view, when to ...
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”We're looking forward to helping you find X” vs “We look forward to help you find X” etc
I’m trying to link the following items into a single sentence:
we
look forward to
help you
find X
So for example, here are some ways I was thinking of doing that:
We look forward to help you find ...
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How do I know when a verb should be followed by a gerund or an infinitive?
A few weeks ago I posted a question about the usage of a verbal in a particular sentence. But now, I have another question on the same topic, gerund.
Sometimes I don't know for sure if I need to use ...
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"Looking to + infinitive" vs "Looking to + gerund" [closed]
Which is the correct expression, looking to build or looking to building?
Whether you are looking to build. . . .
or
Whether you are looking to building. . . .
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Are expressions "set (something) to ringing" and "set (something) to watering" using invalid grammar?
I chanced upon these sentences, and I wondered about their grammar because they don’t sound right to me:
The wind sets all the bells to ringing. (Should this be “sets all bells ringing”?)
The aroma ...
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Why "to" isn't an infinitive indicator in this sentence? [duplicate]
The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew has been hailed by many as "Singapore's Chief Gardener" for his vision and single-minded commitment to transforming our country into a lush garden city and creating the best ...
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How to know if I should use verb+ing after the word 'to'? [duplicate]
I have always been taught that I should use the base form of a verb after the word 'to'. But I sometimes see sentences such as 'I am looking forward to meeting you' & 'She has devoted her life to ...
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