| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] they had been | 77 |
|
| 2 | said they have been | 46 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] they 'd been | 22 |
|
| 4 | felt they have been | 11 |
|
| 5 | thought they have been | 8 |
|
| 6 | claimed they have been | 6 |
|
| 7 | realised they have been | 5 |
|
