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= Verb phrase ellipsis
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Verb phrase ellipsis (VPE) is a linguistic phenomenon where a verb phrase is omitted because it is understood from the surrounding context, often due to previous mention of that phrase. This results in a more concise expression without losing clarity. VPE typically occurs in situations where two clauses are linked in meaning. For example, consider the sentences: 1. Alice likes to swim, and Bob does too.