| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] been [v-ing] a | 270 |
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| 2 | had be [v-ing] a | 232 |
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| 3 | 'd be [v-ing] a | 38 |
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| 4 | [vb past] be having a | 19 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] be expecting a | 18 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] be wearing a | 14 |
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| 7 | [vb past] be making a | 13 |
|
| 8 | [vb past] was [v-ing] a | 9 |
|
| 9 | [vb past] be doing a | 9 |
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| 10 | [vb past] be carrying a | 8 |
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| 11 | [vb past] be following a | 8 |
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| 12 | [vb past] be taking a | 8 |
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| 13 | [vb past] be keeping a | 7 |
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| 14 | [vb past] be using a | 7 |
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| 15 | [vb past] be running a | 6 |
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| 16 | [vb past] be planning a | 6 |
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| 17 | [vb past] be playing a | 5 |
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| 18 | [vb past] be spending a | 5 |
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