| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] [prep] the year | 60 |
|
| 2 | [vb past] [prep] the years | 33 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] in the year | 25 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] over the year | 20 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] during the year | 17 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] throughout the year | 9 |
|
| 7 | had [prep] the year | 5 |
|
| 8 | died [prep] the year | 5 |
|
| 9 | appeared [prep] the year | 5 |
|
