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:

Examples
…but he doesn't strike me as a dictatorial megalomaniac. (BNC)
A spokesman … described the device as a sophisticated pacemaker… (BNC)
They're used to perceiving old Ted as a loser. (BNC)
He began his career as a journalist… (BNC)
…numerous opposition leaders had condemned the visit as a pointless extravagance… (BNC)

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