'V with n' - Construction 20
| Name: | the catch up with someone construction |
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| Description: | A person gains or maintains equality with someone. The NP following 'with' indicates the second person. |
| Verbs: | catch up, keep up |
| Example: | Blake ran to catch up with his travelling companion. (BNC) |
| Membership: | Engagement 'with'; person as subject; person with person; activity |
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