Pattern: V as 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
I propose that Tony remains as our representative. (BNC)
[He]considered that a good deal of point of sale came across as 'a ghastly, ill designed mess'. (BNC)
…the dispute which began as a strike in protest over lay-offs. (BNC)
…he sits in the Galleria at Milan, masquerading as the composer himself. (BNC)
He…finally qualified as an electrician in his own right. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the begin as something construction2. the end as something construction3. the continue as something construction4. the come across as a category construction5. the function as a role construction6. the qualify as a role construction7. the masquerade as a false identity construction8. the come out as an identity construction

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