Pattern: V n of 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
[Interviewing the children at home] would have deprived them of the privacy they needed. (BNC)
What do you think of my cooking? (BNC)
I'm sure my staff would have notified me of any unexpected guests. (BNC)
…the secret is not to expect too much of them. (BNC)
…feeling outraged that he could suspect her of such a thing. (BNC)

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