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[cran12]

We can often see a reduced titles in newspapers, e.g. - *Ministers to visit the country* or *First production planned in 2007*.
When it is possible to reduce sentences in this way?

[Mister Micawber]

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In headlines, mostly. It occurs also on street signs, for instance, and used to be part of telegram English.

I don't suggest that you try it in an essay.
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[cran12]

thank you!