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Old 16-Mar-2005, 06:55
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Default Re: "place to live" and "place to live in"

a) I found a new place to live.
b) I found a new place to live in.

Can you find the pattern?

live in a nice place
She is happy to have found such a nice place to live (in).
in Cambridge
Cambridge is an attractive place, and quite an easy place to live in.
live in the world
The world will be a better place to live in.
live in Bali
Bali is a wonderful place to live in.
live in the world
Few care about making the world a better place to live in.

*in a place to live / live in a better place
It's a better place to live (in).
*in a place to live
It's hard to find a place to live quickly.
live in the USA
The USA is a wonderful place to live (in) and to study.
live in LA
Los Angeles is a pleasant place to live (in).
live in a new place / *in a new place to live
I found a new place to live (in), in West Ham.
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