Pattern: V with 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
We had…contended with the usual rigours of the mountains and the cold. (BNC)
… a Victorian stove that was brimming with hot coals. (BNC)
…people working with pesticides… (BNC)
In 1940 Roosevelt broke with tradition and stood for a third term of office. (BNC)
Louise kept interrupting with questions that Constance couldn't answer. (BNC)

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