| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [adv] for a [adj] time | 15 |
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| 2 | [was/were] [adv] for a [adj] time | 15 |
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| 3 | was [adv] for a [adj] time | 10 |
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| 4 | [was/were] [adv] for a [adj] time | 8 |
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| 5 | [was/were] [adv prt] for a [adj] time | 7 |
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| 6 | [was/were] [adv] for a long time | 6 |
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| 7 | [was/were] [adv] for a long time | 6 |
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| 8 | were [adv] for a [adj] time | 5 |
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