Pattern: V n that

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
...but I warn you you will gain nothing in return. (BNC)
Gould succeeded in persuading Darwin that his were the right decisions. (BNC)
When the thought hits me that I'm following through.... (enTenTen20)
John informs me that his middle name is Russell. (BNC)
But I would like to reassure him that everything possible is being done. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the inform someone that something is the case construction2. the reassure someone that something is the case construction3. the warn someone that something is the case construction4. the persuade someone that something is the case construction5. the bet someone that something will happen construction6. the entity shows someone that something is the case construction7. the delude oneself that something is the case construction8. the thought hits someone that something is the case construction

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