Pattern: V around 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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John hung around the theatre and lent a hand in any way he could. (BNC)
When they realise they're being watched, they'll move around the store from department to department… (BNC) She wasn't the motherly type, she didn't fuss around you. (BNC) …the gulls were crying as they circled around the school. (BNC) …the Treaty of Rome had skirted around the question of political cooperation. (BNC) |
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