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...and how [STRIKE]to[/STRIKE] can I use it? How many times do we have to tell you this?
It means nothing on its own.
You should know by now that you need to put it into a sentence for us to consider.
It means nothing on its own.
You should know by now that you need to put it into a sentence for us to consider.
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"What does "having to do" mean? How can I use it?
Is it correct? This is how I have to do editing?
Does it mean temporary obligation? Like "you have taken this job so now you are having to do this work in time".
"What does "having to do" mean? How can I use it?
Is it correct? This is how I have to do editing?
Does it mean temporary obligation? Like "you have taken this job so now you are having to do this work in time".
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It is same as "have to do". Anyone can be used in the kind of situation that has been mentioned in the previous post, is it right? Please disregard my previous post which was posted in error.
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I don't think it is an ongoing present situation of limited duration.
I have to quote 5jj again.
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The progressive form is "having to do." The non-progressive form is "have/has to do."
Examples:
Tufguy asked a question having to do with the progressive form illustrated in this sentence.
Tufguy asked a question that had to do with the non-progressive form that this sentence employs.
On an off-topic note, congratulations for using the Like button in post #5.
Examples:
Tufguy asked a question having to do with the progressive form illustrated in this sentence.
Tufguy asked a question that had to do with the non-progressive form that this sentence employs.
On an off-topic note, congratulations for using the Like button in post #5.
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I think it is not the progressive form but a participle modifying 'question'.
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It would be best if the original poster provide context.
"have to do with" can mean "related to" or "involving":
"We were working on a project having to do with assessing local environmental damage."
"What does your proposal have to do with fire safety?"
"have to do with" can mean "related to" or "involving":
"We were working on a project having to do with assessing local environmental damage."
"What does your proposal have to do with fire safety?"
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From Goes station's and Bubbah's comments it seems it means "deal with" or "related to". Is it also correct? Sorry guys but I am still confused, sorry for bothering you again and again.
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