Conceptualising Transitivity Networks Through Pattern Based Constructions

Pattern: V n against 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
[He] leaned his head against the wall of the lift while the doors closed. (enTenTen20) Mr. Friedland brought several actions against contractors that had built the mining facility. (enTenTen20) [Their actions] decided him against pushing on with his ambitions. (BNC) Can iron sharpen iron without striking them against each other? (enTenTen20) Travel Insurance helps protect you against unexpected expenses. (enTenTen20)

Examples

[He] leaned his head against the wall of the lift while the doors closed. (enTenTen20)
Mr. Friedland brought several actions against contractors that had built the mining facility. (enTenTen20)
[Their actions] decided him against pushing on with his ambitions. (BNC)
Can iron sharpen iron without striking them against each other? (enTenTen20)
Travel Insurance helps protect you against unexpected expenses. (enTenTen20)

Constructions
1. the balance one thing against another construction	2. the pit one thing against another construction	3. the decide someone against something construction	4. the bring an action against someone construction	5. the protect something against harm construction	6. the warn someone against danger construction	7. the strike something against something construction	8. the lean something against something construction

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