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