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  1. 03-May-2011, 10:19 #1
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    Default for planting a tree? or to plant a tree?

    Dear all,

    Do you say "I'm going to find a place for planting this tree"?

    I don't know why, but "a place to plant this tree" sounds much better to me.

    Thank you!

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    Default Re: for planting a tree? or to plant a tree?

    Quote Originally Posted by optimistic pessimist View Post
    Dear all,

    Do you say "I'm going to find a place for planting this tree"?

    I don't know why, but "a place to plant this tree" sound much better to me.

    Thank you!

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    "...a place to plant this tree" is better.
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