| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be a [adj] increase | 309 |
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| 2 | be a [adj] increase | 275 |
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| 3 | been a [adj] increase | 120 |
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| 4 | was a [adj] increase | 96 |
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| 5 | is a [adj] increase | 61 |
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| 6 | be an [adj] increase | 34 |
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| 7 | be a [adj] increase | 27 |
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| 8 | be a marked increase | 26 |
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| 9 | be a significant increase | 23 |
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| 10 | be a substantial increase | 21 |
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| 11 | be a dramatic increase | 17 |
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| 12 | be a steady increase | 14 |
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| 13 | be a massive increase | 11 |
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| 14 | be a considerable increase | 11 |
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| 15 | be a large increase | 10 |
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| 16 | be a great increase | 10 |
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| 17 | be a enormous increase | 10 |
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| 18 | be a big increase | 9 |
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| 19 | be a rapid increase | 9 |
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| 20 | be a sharp increase | 8 |
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| 21 | be a huge increase | 7 |
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| 22 | be a small increase | 6 |
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| 23 | be a slight increase | 5 |
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| 24 | be a gradual increase | 5 |
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