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She explained to the new students the rules
She explained the rules to the new students.
He suggested to the team a solution.
He suggested a solution to the team.
She described to the police officer the scene.
She described the scene to the police officer.
He demonstrated to the trainees the process
He demonstrated the process to the trainees.
She introduced to the group her friend to the group.
She introduced her friend to the group.
She recommended to her classmates the book
She recommended the book to her classmates.
The manager allowed a break to her employees.
The manager allowed her employees a break.
They allowed extra time to complete the exam to the students
They allowed the students extra time to complete the exam.
The company allowed access to the gym to its employees.
The company allowed its employees access to the gym.
The storm caused significant damage to the residents
The storm caused the residents significant damage. (In modern English both are acceptable)
His actions caused a lot of distress to his family
His actions caused his family a lot of distress. (In modern English both are acceptable)
She conceded to her opponent victory.
She conceded victory to her opponent.
He dedicated to his fans the song.
He dedicated the song to his fans.
The courier delivered to the customer the package.
The courier delivered the package to the customer.
She devoted to charity work her time.
She devoted her time to charity work.
He entrusted to his assistant the task.
He entrusted the task to his assistant.
