| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [vb pp] against the | 114 |
|
| 2 | [vb pp] up against the | 72 |
|
| 3 | was [vb pp] up against | 18 |
|
| 4 | was [vb pp] up the | 16 |
|
| 5 | was up against the | 6 |
|
