[Grammar] noun + to infinitive vs noun + V-ing

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kisani80

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Hi.

I'm wondering if there are some meaning differences in the two types of verb form(to-v and v-ing) as a adjective, I mean to modifying its preceding noun.

The example phrases are:

I took part in the campaign to promote ~~
I took part in the campaign promoting ~~

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emsr2d2

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They're both acceptable and usable in that context.
 

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Your examples mean the same. But if they are mere illustrations, and your question is as written, then there are often differences in meaning.
 
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