| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was little more than a [noun sg] | 52 |
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| 2 | [was/were] little more than a [noun sg] | 51 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] little more than a [noun sg] | 48 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] little more than a whisper | 6 |
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