| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [adj] for many years | 31 |
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| 2 | been [adj] for many years | 19 |
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| 3 | [been] [adj] for many years | 19 |
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| 4 | [was/were] [adj] for many years | 6 |
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