| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | preference be for | 43 |
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| 2 | preference [be] for | 42 |
|
| 3 | preference is for | 30 |
|
| 4 | preference [is] for | 30 |
|
| 5 | preference was for | 12 |
|
| 6 | preference [was/were] for | 12 |
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