| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [vb pp] for [adj] years | 180 |
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| 2 | was [vb pp] [adv prt] for [adj] | 72 |
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| 3 | [vb pp] [adv prt] for [adj] years | 43 |
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| 4 | was [vb pp] [adv prt] [adj] years | 32 |
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