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:
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Anna has offended against age-old Romany taboos. (BNC)
The council said it would appeal against the decision. (BNC) In 798 those who had plotted against King Aethelred now came together again. (BNC) His skull almost knocked against the beams of the ceiling. (BNC) They will be competing against teams from Scotland and Wales. (BNC) |
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