| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [verb] place | 233 |
|
| 2 | was take place | 232 |
|
| 3 | was [v-ing] place | 189 |
|
| 4 | was taking place | 183 |
|
| 5 | was [to-vb] place | 50 |
|
| 6 | was to take place | 49 |
|
| 7 | was [verb] places | 7 |
|
| 8 | was going place | 6 |
|
| 9 | was go place | 6 |
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