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Ddnd Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Defeating

Could you please say if the following sentence is correct?

I like X team defeating Y team.

Thanks.
  

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) Y team. Depending on X and Y, you might need the definite article. The possessive is more correct, according to traditional grammar rules.

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  • ) Y team.
  • Depending on X and Y, you might need the definite article.
  • The possessive is more correct, according to traditional grammar rules.
  • This sentence implies that Y lost the game.
  • ) Y team.
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I like X team's defeating (the?) Y team.

Depending on X and Y, you might need the definite article. The possessive is more correct, according to traditional grammar rules. This sentence implies that Y lost the game.

A more common phrasing is:
I like that X team defeated (the?) Y team.

If you want a future defeat, say:

I'd like
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ddndI like X team defeating Y team.
No, it's not correct. You need something like these.

I hope X defeats Y. (future)
I like it when X defeats Y. (always)
I'm glad that X defeated Y. (past)

CJ
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