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
In 798 those who had plotted against King Aethelred now came together again. (BNC)
…was well known for speaking out against corruption in the political system. (BNC)
The council said it would appeal against the decision. (BNC)
The Home Army had fought against the Germans in the second World War. (BNC)
The buyer should insure against such loss. (BNC)

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