'V in n' - Construction 17
| Name: | The consist in something construction |
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| Description: | An entity has its existence in a specific circumstance. The NP after 'in' indicates the circumstance. |
| Verbs: | consist, lie, reside |
| Example: | They all thought the value of studying the course lay in the career opportunities it opened up. (BNC) |
| Membership: | scope |
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