| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] like the [noun] | 140 |
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| 2 | was like the [noun] | 125 |
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| 3 | [was/were] like the [noun sg] | 108 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] like the [noun pl] | 18 |
|
| 5 | were like the [noun] | 15 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] like the [noun prp] | 11 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] like the sound | 6 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] like the sound | 6 |
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