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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
"CNN to start a new media brand with ..."
This is a title of an article. If my understanding is correct, this is same as "CNN starts a new media brand with ...".
Is there any difference in meaning?
Why does the "CNN to start" grammar is used?
Is there any difference in meaning?
Why does the "CNN to start" grammar is used?
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CNN (is) to start a new media brand- The start is in the future. CNN starts a new media brand - the brand may already have been started, or it may have been announced for the future. We'll have to read the article to find out.
- CNN (is) to start a new media brand- The start is in the future.
- CNN starts a new media brand - the brand may already have been started, or it may have been announced for the future.
- We'll have to read the article to find out.
- CNN to start is headline language for CNN is to start.
- A start has been planned and will happen.
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CNN (is) to start a new media brand- The start is in the future.
CNN starts a new media brand - the brand may already have been started, or it may have been announced for the future. We'll have to read the article to find out.
CNN to start is headline language for CNN is to start. A start has been planned and will happen.
CNN starts a new media brand - the brand may already have been started, or it may have been announced for the future. We'll have to read the article to find out.
CNN to start is headline language for CNN is to start. A start has been planned and will happen.
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