Pattern: V n 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
…it had already scheduled its referendum for May 19… (BNC)
…each department was free to ask Congress for funds… (BNC)
…stone vessels were often intended for cult use. (BNC)
One … fishery paid out £5,000 for three large fish… (BNC)
I still haven't forgiven my mother for the chemistry set she bought my seven-year-old. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the do something for someone construction2. the praise someone for something construction3. the forgive someone for something construction4. the criticise someone for something construction5. the admire someone for something construction6. the reward someone for something construction7. the punish someone for something construction8. the brace oneself for an action construction
9. the prepare someone for something construction10. the intend something for something construction11. the recruit someone for a role construction12. the designate something for something construction13. the search a place for something construction14. the exchange one thing for another construction15. the mistake one thing for another construction16. the pay out amount for something construction
17. the desert someone for someone construction18. the ask someone for something construction19. the charge someone for something construction20. the pay someone for something construction21. the schedule event for time construction

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