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Old 23-Mar-2006, 03:32
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Hello,

in the usage of "not... until," after "until " we can have a noun phrase or a clause, but can we have "ving" after it? like this:

I didn't think she would marry another guy until receiving the invitation.

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Old 23-Mar-2006, 05:40
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Default Re: until +Ving?

I wouldn't use that.
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