| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun] were [verb] back [prep] the | 38 |
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| 2 | [noun] were [vb pp] back [prep] the | 27 |
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| 3 | [noun] were [v-ing] back [prep] the | 10 |
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| 4 | [noun] were back [prep] the [noun] | 10 |
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| 5 | [noun] were back [prep] the [noun sg] | 10 |
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