| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] try [to-vb] them | 39 |
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| 2 | [was/were] trying [verb] them | 37 |
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| 3 | was try [verb] them | 26 |
|
| 4 | were try [verb] them | 14 |
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