| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] [prep] a [noun sg] | 2180 |
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| 2 | [vb pp] [prep] a long [noun sg] | 403 |
|
| 3 | were [vb pp] [prep] a long | 8 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] a long [noun sg] | 7 |
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