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Snappy Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The ...ing of

I remember that the definite article is required before the gerund+of form.

Example: This is a major factor contributing to the successful running of companies.

Is it possible (or more common) to leave out the definite article in the above case?
  

Top answer

Possible here, but highly unlikely.

  • Possible here, but highly unlikely.
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Possible here, but highly unlikely.
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Thank you for your advice.

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