| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] been friends [prep] | 20 |
|
| 2 | had been friends [prep] | 15 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] been friends for | 9 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] been friends for | 9 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] been friends with | 7 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] been friends with | 7 |
|
| 7 | 'd been friends [prep] | 5 |
|
