| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | by [verb] [prep] the | 1645 |
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| 2 | by [v-ing] [prep] the | 1635 |
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| 3 | by asking [prep] [art] | 19 |
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| 4 | [prep] asking [prep] the | 13 |
|
| 5 | by asking [prep] the | 9 |
|
| 6 | by ask [prep] the | 9 |
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