| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb base] been [verb] for a long | 14 |
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| 2 | [vb base] been [verb] for a long | 14 |
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| 3 | [vb base] been [verb] for a long | 14 |
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| 4 | [vb base] been [v-ing] for a long | 10 |
|
| 5 | have been [verb] for a long | 8 |
|
| 6 | 've been [verb] for a long | 6 |
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