| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [vb pp] the better | 22 |
|
| 2 | be [v-ing] the better | 12 |
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| 3 | be get the better | 12 |
|
| 4 | is [verb] the better | 12 |
|
| 5 | be getting the better | 10 |
|
| 6 | were [verb] the better | 5 |
|
| 7 | was [verb] the better | 5 |
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