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The separable verb in the infinitive group

Separable verbs inside a cluster of infinitives.

  1. The board decided to inform the neighbourhood in writing.
  2. The purpose is to submit the application on time.
  3. He was unable to attend the meeting in person.
  4. The commission is considering the request for a permit.
  5. We apologise for not having informed you in time.
  6. The obligation is to report any change to the authority.
  7. The plan is to close the office and to move the archive.
  8. He tried to break the bad news as gently as possible.
  9. The director invited the reviewers to comment on the draft.
  10. The regulator is checking whether the rules have been applied correctly.
  11. The board decided to postpone the vote and to consult the region first.
  12. We succeeded in keeping the costs low and in finishing on time.