'V n from n' - Construction 24
| Name: | the protect someone from danger construction |
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| Description: | A person prevents someone from being harmed. The NP following 'from' indicates the danger. |
| Verbs: | cocoon, cushion, insulate, protect, safeguard, shade, shield |
| Example: | [These agencies] protect children from abuse. (BNC) |
| Membership: | figurative 'from'; counter |
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