| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] new [noun] | 41 |
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| 2 | [was/were] [v-ing] new [noun pl] | 27 |
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| 3 | was [v-ing] new [noun] | 22 |
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| 4 | were [v-ing] new [noun] | 19 |
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| 5 | [was/were] [v-ing] new [noun sg] | 13 |
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| 6 | [was/were] seeking new [noun] | 5 |
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