| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were always [v-ing] | 144 |
|
| 2 | were always going | 13 |
|
| 3 | were always getting | 9 |
|
| 4 | were always looking | 7 |
|
| 5 | were always asking | 6 |
|
| 6 | were always saying | 5 |
|
| 7 | were always telling | 5 |
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