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)
His skull almost knocked against the beams of the ceiling. (BNC)
…which campaigned against cuts in the welfare state. (BNC)
All the banks and the Post Office strongly advise against sending cash. (BNC)
She alleged that he discriminated against her… (BNC)
Constructions
1. the fight against construction2. the compete against construction3. the stand against construction4. the discriminate against construction5. the conspire against construction6. the guard against construction7. the demonstrate against construction8. the offend against construction
9. the advise against construction10. the rage against construction11. the appeal against construction12. the bump against construction

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