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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…was well known for speaking out against corruption in the political system. (BNC)
His skull almost knocked against the beams of the ceiling. (BNC) They will be competing against teams from Scotland and Wales. (BNC) …he stood against a Labour candidate… (BNC) In 798 those who had plotted against King Aethelred now came together again. (BNC) |
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