Pattern: V n 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:
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A scientist is often caricatured as an absent-minded professor. (BNC)
Moynihan had replaced Spencer as Professor of Painting. (BNC) …the bronze octagon that marked him as an alumnus of the University… (BNC) …but he doesn't strike me as a dictatorial megalomaniac. (BNC) …the party could claim credit for being the first to elect a businessman as its leader… (BNC) |
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