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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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"to be" or no "to be" ;)

Should does this sentence require "to be" as placed?

This was likely (to be) one of the main reasons for the change of publisher that ensued in 2005.
  

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In US English, you don't need to use 'to be' in this context. However, in UK English it is more correct to use 'to be' here (even though the US version is becoming more commonplace in UK English these days, for better or worse;)

— Anonymous

  • In US English, you don't need to use 'to be' in this context.
  • However, in UK English it is more correct to use 'to be' here (even though the US version is becoming more commonplace in UK English these days, for better or worse;)
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In US English, you don't need to use 'to be' in this context. However, in UK English it is more correct to use 'to be' here (even though the US version is becoming more commonplace in UK English these days, for better or worse;)
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