Pattern: V against n

The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.

To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:

Examples
The council said it would appeal against the decision. (BNC)
The Home Army had fought against the Germans in the second World War. (BNC)
His skull almost knocked against the beams of the ceiling. (BNC)
Anna has offended against age-old Romany taboos. (BNC)
In 798 those who had plotted against King Aethelred now came together again. (BNC)

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