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Old October 16, 2015, 08:56 AM
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To have

Could I use to be and in? (not be simply and on)

-We had the honour of having Professor Einstein __ the speaker and share the book with us __ a good evening.

I think 'to be' does not pair with 'having', so I think the rule 'have sb do sth' (not to do) does not apply.
   
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I would use 'be' and 'on'.
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Old October 22, 2015, 11:17 PM
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Excellent answer. Thank you.
 

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