'V with n' - Construction 34
| Name: | the respond with something construction |
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| Description: | A person responds to something in a particular way. The NP following 'with' indicates the nature of the response. |
| Verbs: | compensate, counter, oblige, reply, respond, retaliate |
| Example: | The Home Office responded with time-honoured delaying tactics. (BNC) |
| Membership: | Manner 'with'; person as subject |
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