Pattern: V n (Cognition)

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
She believed what her husband told her… (BNC)
[He] intended some slight criticism. (BNC)
…I prefer a classic look… (BNC)
Two other plays left a more lasting impression. (BNC)
She … read only the news that interested her. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the know something construction2. the intend something construction3. the see something construction4. the believe something construction5. the prefer something construction6. the face a problem construction7. the interest someone construction8. the convince someone construction
9. the leave an impression construction

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