| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] [verb] [pers pn] for [adj] years | 20 |
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| 2 | [vb past] [vb pp] [pers pn] for [adj] years | 18 |
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| 3 | [vb past] [verb] [pers pn] for [num] years | 15 |
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| 4 | had [verb] [pers pn] for [adj] years | 14 |
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| 5 | [vb past] [verb] it for [adj] years | 8 |
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| 6 | [vb past] [verb] him for [adj] years | 6 |
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| 7 | [vb past] [verb] [pers pn] for [det] years | 5 |
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| 8 | 'd [verb] [pers pn] for [adj] years | 5 |
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