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 Home Army had fought against the Germans in the second World War. (BNC) …which campaigned against cuts in the welfare state. (BNC) The council said it would appeal against the decision. (BNC) His skull almost knocked against the beams of the ceiling. (BNC) |
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