1. VERB+ Preposition + Gerund
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2. VERB + Preposition + Gerund
This is a VERB pattern that we saw with some of the vocabulary in
ACCUSE + (SOMEONE) + OF + GERUND
She accused me of changing the date.
AGREE + WITH + GERUND
The client agreed with implementing a survey.
APOLOGIZE + FOR + GERUND
She didn’t apologize for postponing the meeting.
COMPLAIN + ABOUT + GERUND
You cannot complain about taking a test.

3. VERB + Preposition + Gerund
Also from vocabulary in
INSIST + ON + GERUND
Did he insist on arriving early?

4. VERB + Preposition + Gerund
Here are some NEW VERBs like this:
CONCENTRATE + ON + GERUND
We must concentrate on closing the deal.
FOCUS + ON + GERUND
Why did he focus on getting his commission instead of helping the client?
SPECIALIZE + IN + GERUND The executive specialized in managing teams.
THINK + ABOUT + GERUND
We can’t even think about hiring employees at this point.

5. VERB + Preposition + Gerund
More NEW VERBs like this:
TALK + ABOUT + GERUND
AON won’t talk about offering unlimited vacation.
WORRY + ABOUT + GERUND
The patient worried about eating processed foods.