Pattern: V n (Relational)

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
The book remained a favourite all through his life. (BNC)
The army … comprised three separate forces… (BNC)
[They] reached the peak of their careers. (BNC)
If the pump or cable develop a fault… (BNC)
He appeared a man of means… (BNC)
Constructions
1. the remain something construction2. the constitute something construction3. the comprise something construction4. the appear something construction5. the depart something construction6. the contain something construction7. the enjoy something construction8. the develop a fault construction
9. the concern a topic construction10. the occupy a place construction11. the follow a route construction12. the reach a stage construction13. the stay a length of time construction14. the last a length of time construction15. the time brings event construction16. the event follows event construction
17. the prove something construction18. the ensure something construction19. the require something construction

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