| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] for a [adj] time | 37 |
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| 2 | be [v-ing] for a [adj] time | 34 |
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| 3 | be [v-ing] for a long time | 31 |
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| 4 | be [v-ing] for a long time | 29 |
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| 5 | been [v-ing] for a [adj] time | 25 |
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