| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been trying [prep] | 65 |
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| 2 | [verb] been trying [prep] | 65 |
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| 3 | [verb] been trying for | 40 |
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| 4 | [verb] been trying for | 40 |
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| 5 | [vb base] been trying [prep] | 25 |
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| 6 | [vb past] been trying [prep] | 20 |
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| 7 | [vb -s] been trying [prep] | 19 |
|
| 8 | has been trying [prep] | 17 |
|
| 9 | 've been trying [prep] | 16 |
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| 10 | [verb] been trying to | 15 |
|
| 11 | had been trying [prep] | 15 |
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| 12 | [verb] been trying to | 15 |
|
| 13 | have been trying [prep] | 9 |
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| 14 | 'd been trying [prep] | 5 |
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