| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be up against | 165 |
|
| 2 | [am/are] up against | 64 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] up against | 61 |
|
| 4 | was up against | 35 |
|
| 5 | 're up against | 33 |
|
| 6 | are up against | 26 |
|
| 7 | were up against | 26 |
|
| 8 | be up against | 25 |
|
| 9 | [be] up against | 25 |
|
| 10 | [is] up against | 13 |
|
| 11 | is up against | 7 |
|
| 12 | 's up against | 6 |
|
| 13 | 'm up against | 5 |
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