| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] long | 34 |
|
| 2 | be [vb pp] long | 18 |
|
| 3 | was [verb] long | 16 |
|
| 4 | be [verb] long | 11 |
|
| 5 | are [verb] long | 9 |
|
| 6 | is [verb] long | 8 |
|
| 7 | be working long | 8 |
|
| 8 | be work long | 8 |
|
| 9 | were [verb] long | 8 |
|
| 10 | be [to-vb] long | 7 |
|
| 11 | be wear long | 6 |
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