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Hi,
Is the sentence correct?
'He can't help but be upset.'
I think it should be 'He can't help but to be upset.'
Which is correct? Thanks!
After help but, the to is almost always omitted, but you can put it in if you really want to.
CJ
Thanks! CJ
2 from nytimes.com for "can't help but to be" 1,610 from nytimes.com for "can't help but be"
just as Jim mentioned.