Representing thinking, perceiving, liking and desiring
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Verb followed by an object and the -ing form
The small number of verbs in this category can be followed by an object (especially a pronoun or occasionally, a possessive pronoun) followed by the -ing form which represents the situation or activity which is resented, looked forward to, counted on, etc:
He had counted on their railing at him - storming, cursing, condemning.
(Bank of English)
The following verbs can be followed by an object and the -ing form:
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Note that while both forms are possible, these verbs are more likely to be followed by an object pronoun than a possessive pronoun, which tends to be reserved for more formal contexts.
Introduction
Verb followed by an object and the -ing form
