| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [v-ing] to him [prep] the [noun] | 21 |
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| 2 | [v-ing] to him [prep] the [noun sg] | 19 |
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| 3 | [v-ing] to him in the [noun] | 5 |
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| 4 | talking to him [prep] the [noun] | 5 |
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| 5 | [v-ing] to him in the [noun] | 5 |
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