| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] take [prep] the [adj] | 160 |
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| 2 | take up [prep] the [adj] | 85 |
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| 3 | [was/were] take up [prep] the | 62 |
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| 4 | [was/were] take up [prep] [adj] | 34 |
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| 5 | [was/were] up [prep] the [adj] | 31 |
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