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[Humble]

Hi,
As to squeezing, IMHO, it has little or nothing to do with the habit – it’s the word try that governs the form – try buying/ squeezing. You have tried squeezing, now try buying.
I agree with Coffa – rather than confuse yourself and listeners (those who care for grammar) it’s safer to use the Infinitive.

Regards

[jiang]

Dear Humble,
Thank you very much for your explanation. Now I see. I asked the question again and again because there are such exercises in my exercise book and I have to make choices.
Jiang

Originally Posted by Humble

Hi,
As to squeezing, IMHO, it has little or nothing to do with the habit – it’s the word try that governs the form – try buying/ squeezing. You have tried squeezing, now try buying.
I agree with Coffa – rather than confuse yourself and listeners (those who care for grammar) it’s safer to use the Infinitive.

Regards