| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been [v-ing] for a [adj] | 54 |
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| 2 | have been [v-ing] for a long | 23 |
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| 3 | had been [v-ing] for a [adj] | 22 |
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| 4 | has been [v-ing] for a [adj] | 8 |
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| 5 | have been [v-ing] for a [adj] | 8 |
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| 6 | have been looking for a [adj] | 8 |
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| 7 | 've been [v-ing] for a [adj] | 6 |
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| 8 | have been hoping for a [adj] | 5 |
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