| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] were [vb pp] to the | 674 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] [vb pp] to the [adj] | 510 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] were [vb pp] to [adj] | 382 |
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| 4 | were [vb pp] to the [adj] | 339 |
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| 5 | [noun pl] were [vb pp] the [adj] | 66 |
|
| 6 | [noun pl] were to the [adj] | 7 |
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