| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] better be [verb] | 36 |
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| 2 | [vb past] better be [v-ing] | 25 |
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| 3 | 'd better be [verb] | 25 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] better be go | 12 |
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| 5 | [vb past] better be [vb pp] | 11 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] better be going | 11 |
|
| 7 | had better be [verb] | 11 |
|
| 8 | [vb past] better be getting | 8 |
|
| 9 | [vb past] better be get | 8 |
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