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
She alleged that he discriminated against her… (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)
…which campaigned against cuts in the welfare state. (BNC)
His skull almost knocked against the beams of the ceiling. (BNC)

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