| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [pers pn] have been friends | 28 |
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| 2 | [pers pn] [vb past] been friends | 14 |
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| 3 | [pers pn] [vb base] been friends | 14 |
|
| 4 | [pers pn] 've been friends | 11 |
|
| 5 | we [verb] been friends | 11 |
|
| 6 | they [verb] been friends | 9 |
|
| 7 | [pers pn] had been friends | 8 |
|
| 8 | [pers pn] 'd been friends | 6 |
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