| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | to be [vb pp] against the [noun] | 86 |
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| 2 | to be [vb pp] against the [noun sg] | 65 |
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| 3 | to be [vb pp] against the [noun pl] | 17 |
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| 4 | to be balanced against the [noun] | 13 |
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| 5 | to be set against the [noun] | 11 |
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| 6 | to be weighed against the [noun] | 7 |
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| 7 | to be [vb pp] against the background | 7 |
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| 8 | to be [vb pp] against the background | 7 |
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