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Brad lost all his belongings in a fire. We were all very sorry about it.

We were all very sorry about Brad's losing all his belongings in a fire.

A young woman was appointed vice-president. The members of the board objected to it.

The members of the board objected to her being appointed vice-president.

My brother litters. I’m really annoyed by it.

I'm really annoyed by my brother's littering.

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