| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been the same | 90 |
|
| 2 | [vb infin] been the same | 46 |
|
| 3 | have been the same | 46 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] been the same | 23 |
|
| 5 | had been the same | 20 |
|
| 6 | [vb -s] been the same | 13 |
|
| 7 | has been the same | 8 |
|
| 8 | [vb base] been the same | 6 |
|
| 9 | have been the same | 5 |
|
| 10 | 's been the same | 5 |
|
