| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [v-ing] for a | 266 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] looking for a | 153 |
|
| 3 | were [v-ing] for a | 142 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] going for a | 26 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] hoping for a | 23 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] waiting for a | 22 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] heading for a | 18 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] searching for a | 13 |
|
| 9 | [was/were] working for a | 11 |
|
| 10 | [was/were] pressing for a | 10 |
|
| 11 | [was/were] asking for a | 9 |
|
| 12 | [was/were] calling for a | 9 |
|
| 13 | [was/were] preparing for a | 7 |
|
