| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have [been] a [adj] time [v-ing] | 18 |
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| 2 | have been a [adj] time [v-ing] | 18 |
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| 3 | have [been] a long time [v-ing] | 18 |
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| 4 | have [been] a long time [v-ing] | 18 |
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| 5 | have [been] a [adj] time [v-ing] | 18 |
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| 6 | have [been] a [adj] time coming | 16 |
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| 7 | 's [been] a [adj] time [v-ing] | 7 |
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| 8 | has [been] a [adj] time [v-ing] | 6 |
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