| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [pers pn] had been [v-ing] for a | 28 |
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| 2 | he [vb past] been [v-ing] for a | 14 |
|
| 3 | [pers pn] 'd been [v-ing] for a | 14 |
|
| 4 | i [vb past] been [v-ing] for a | 11 |
|
| 5 | she [vb past] been [v-ing] for a | 7 |
|
| 6 | they [vb past] been [v-ing] for a | 5 |
|
| 7 | [pers pn] [vb past] been looking for a | 5 |
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