| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] were [verb] to the | 717 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] [verb] to the [adj -est] | 32 |
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| 3 | were [verb] to the [adj -est] | 11 |
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| 4 | [noun pl] were [verb] the [adj -est] | 6 |
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