| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [v-ing] a lot | 52 |
|
| 2 | were [v-ing] a lot | 21 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] doing a lot | 9 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] making a lot | 6 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] spending a lot | 6 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] taking a lot | 5 |
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