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Pelin
Are these sentences OK?
He became distant with me.
He started acting distant toward me.
He started to be distant toward me.
24 sep. 2025 20:43
Antwoorden · 4
Yes! You could also say: He started being distant with/toward(s) me. 'Start' can be followed by a 'to' verb or an 'ing' verb. For me, the 'ing' version sounds more native here.
25 september 2025
Genodigde
They are all fine. Toward is more US English
24 september 2025
Genodigde
Only thing I'd change is instead of "toward me" it will be "towards me."
24 september 2025
Genodigde
All these sentences are correct. :)
24 september 2025
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