| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | to be [vb pp] against | 324 |
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| 2 | [prep] be [vb pp] against | 324 |
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| 3 | to be [vb pp] against | 324 |
|
| 4 | [prep] be set against | 30 |
|
| 5 | [prep] be used against | 19 |
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| 6 | [prep] be balanced against | 19 |
|
| 7 | [prep] be weighed against | 17 |
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| 8 | [prep] be protected against | 16 |
|
| 9 | [prep] be taken against | 14 |
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| 10 | [prep] be seen against | 12 |
|
| 11 | [prep] be made against | 11 |
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| 12 | [prep] be directed against | 10 |
|
| 13 | [prep] be brought against | 10 |
|
| 14 | [prep] be offset against | 8 |
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| 15 | [prep] be measured against | 6 |
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| 16 | [prep] be tested against | 6 |
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| 17 | [prep] be checked against | 5 |
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| 18 | [prep] be defended against | 5 |
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| 19 | [prep] be insured against | 5 |
|
| 20 | [prep] be judged against | 5 |
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| 21 | [prep] be guarded against | 5 |
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| 22 | [prep] be discriminated against | 5 |
|
| 23 | [prep] be said against | 5 |
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