| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] to defend [pron] against | 18 |
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| 2 | [verb] to defend [pn reflx] against | 17 |
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| 3 | [verb] [verb] himself against | 11 |
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| 4 | [verb] [to-vb] himself against | 9 |
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| 5 | [verb] to defend himself [prep] | 9 |
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| 6 | [verb] to defend himself [prep] | 9 |
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| 7 | [verb] defend himself against | 6 |
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| 8 | [verb] to defend himself against | 6 |
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| 9 | [verb] to defend himself against | 6 |
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