Pattern: V n into 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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It's not a case of him talking me into the move. (BNC)
[He] has pressured the companies into changes. (BNC) His weight had compressed the carbon atoms into diamond crystals. (BNC) The army has tried to co-opt peasants into civil defense groups. (BNC) …to our surprise, we charmed [her] into a five-per-cent royalty deal. (enTenTen20) |
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