Pattern: V for 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
…the yells of porters and traders all plying for business. (BNC)
She graduated in mathematics … but opted for a musical career. (BNC)
Esmerelda searched for flowers… (BNC)
…the priests, who in practice deputised for the king in the ritual… (BNC)
You could almost pass for Sybil's younger sister. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the ask for construction2. the yearn for construction3. the opt for construction4. the feel for construction5. the campaign for construction6. the aim for construction7. the plan for construction8. the compete for construction
9. the search for construction10. the head for construction11. the volunteer for construction12. the wait for construction13. the work for construction14. the care for construction15. the deputise for construction16. the argue for construction
17. the compensate for construction18. the sell for construction19. the stop for construction20. the last for construction21. the pass for construction

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