| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | preparing for the [adj] | 27 |
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| 2 | preparing for the [num ord] | 16 |
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| 3 | preparing for the next | 9 |
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| 4 | preparing for the next | 9 |
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| 5 | preparing for the worst | 5 |
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| 6 | preparing for the big | 5 |
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| 7 | preparing for the [adj -est] | 5 |
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| 8 | preparing for the big | 5 |
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| 9 | preparing for the bad | 5 |
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