Pattern: V at 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
Mo chattered and pulled at her hair until the water came in her eyes. (BNC)
[The wind] ate away at his strength. (BNC)
She had rejoiced at her childlessness… (BNC)
He stabbed at the paper with his knife. (BNC)
The fire was started to get back at a prisoner who had refused to take part in a food boycott. (BNC)

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