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
Melanie played with the taps in the sink to hide her embarrassed pleasure. (BNC)
Richard was trembling with indignation. (BNC)
…prior learning can interfere with the acquisition…of new information. (BNC)
The government has learnt the foolishness of meddling with local taxation. (BNC)
…agreeing with the theory behind the reforms. (BNC)

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