| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun] [was/were] a long time | 21 |
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| 2 | [noun] was a long time | 18 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] [was/were] a long time | 9 |
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| 4 | [noun sg] [was/were] a long time | 9 |
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| 5 | year [was/were] a long time | 5 |
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