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:
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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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