| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had always been [vb pp] by | 10 |
|
| 2 | had always been [vb pp] to | 8 |
|
| 3 | had always been [vb pp] in | 6 |
|
| 4 | had always been [vb pp] as | 5 |
|
| 5 | had always been [vb pp] with | 5 |
|
