| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [verb] [prep] a long time | 21 |
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| 2 | be [verb] for a long time | 20 |
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| 3 | be [verb] for a long time | 20 |
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| 4 | be [verb] [prep] a long time | 20 |
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| 5 | be [vb pp] [prep] a long time | 19 |
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