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The wind has almost stopped to blow.

The wind has almost stopped blowing.

Also give up (= stop): He gave up smoking.

It's no good to get angry.

It's no good getting angry.

I often think of going to England.

I often think to go to England.

You must practise to speak English.

You must practise speaking English.

Please excuse my being so late

Please excuse me to be so late.

Also possible:

Please excuse me for being so late.

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