| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hold back the [noun sg] | 41 |
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| 2 | hold back the [noun pl] | 28 |
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| 3 | to hold back the [noun] | 25 |
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| 4 | holding back the [noun] | 17 |
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| 5 | hold back the tears | 14 |
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| 6 | hold back the tear | 14 |
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| 7 | hold back the [noun] | 10 |
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| 8 | held back the [noun] | 8 |
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| 9 | hold back the tide | 7 |
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| 10 | hold back the tide | 6 |
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| 11 | held back the [noun] | 5 |
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