| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] been friend [prep] | 20 |
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| 2 | [vb past] been friends [prep] | 20 |
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| 3 | had been friend [prep] | 15 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] been friend for | 9 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] been friend for | 9 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] been friend with | 7 |
|
| 7 | [vb past] been friend with | 7 |
|
| 8 | 'd been friend [prep] | 5 |
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