| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] for a | 408 |
|
| 2 | was [v-ing] for a | 300 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] looking for a | 171 |
|
| 4 | were [v-ing] for a | 166 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] [v-ing] for an | 58 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] going for a | 30 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] waiting for a | 25 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] hoping for a | 24 |
|
| 9 | [was/were] heading for a | 24 |
|
| 10 | [was/were] working for a | 16 |
|
| 11 | [was/were] searching for a | 15 |
|
| 12 | [was/were] pressing for a | 10 |
|
| 13 | [was/were] asking for a | 10 |
|
| 14 | [was/were] calling for a | 9 |
|
| 15 | [was/were] preparing for a | 8 |
|
| 16 | [was/were] fighting for a | 6 |
|
| 17 | [was/were] studying for a | 5 |
|
