| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 46 |
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| 2 | [be] [v-ing] up against | 24 |
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| 3 | [was/were] [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 15 |
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| 4 | [am/are] [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 14 |
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| 5 | are [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 11 |
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| 6 | was [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 11 |
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| 7 | [be] [v-ing] out against | 9 |
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| 8 | [be] [v-ing] back against | 9 |
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| 9 | [be] leaning [adv prt] against | 8 |
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| 10 | [be] [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 7 |
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| 11 | be [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 7 |
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| 12 | [is] [v-ing] [adv prt] against | 7 |
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