| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [prep] [noun] a long time | 9 |
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| 2 | be in [noun] a long time | 7 |
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| 3 | be [prep] [noun sg] a long time | 7 |
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| 4 | been [prep] [noun] a long time | 6 |
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