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JungKim Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

can't stand (watching/to watch)

In the following examples, which would you prefer?
If both are grammatical, do you see any difference in meaning?
(1) I can't stand watching the liberals support Obama blindly...
(2) I can't stand to watch the liberals support Obama blindly...
  

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Both are grammatical. I see no significant difference in meaning between the two, nor do I particularly prefer one to the other, but if I had to pick, I'd say to watch .

— RandomGuy

  • Both are grammatical.
  • I see no significant difference in meaning between the two, nor do I particularly prefer one to the other, but if I had to pick, I'd say to watch .
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Both are grammatical. I see no significant difference in meaning between the two, nor do I particularly prefer one to the other, but if I had to pick, I'd say to watch.
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