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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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grammar - difference in meaning
What is the difference in meaning:
He is suspected to be involved in drug trafficking operations AND
He is suspected of being involved in drug trafficking operations
Is the first version possible?
He is suspected to be involved in drug trafficking operations AND
He is suspected of being involved in drug trafficking operations
Is the first version possible?
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Hi, #2 is fine. He is suspected of something is the common form. #1 is possible, but to me is 'less standard'.
- Hi, #2 is fine.
- He is suspected of something is the common form.
- #1 is possible, but to me is 'less standard'.
- See here, the example for meaning #1.
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Hi,
#2 is fine. He is suspected of something is the common form.
#1 is possible, but to me is 'less standard'.
See here, the example for meaning #1.
#2 is fine. He is suspected of something is the common form.
#1 is possible, but to me is 'less standard'.
See here, the example for meaning #1.
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