| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] for [adj] time | 64 |
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| 2 | [be] [v-ing] for [det] time | 63 |
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| 3 | [be] [v-ing] for some time | 61 |
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| 4 | [be] [v-ing] for some time | 61 |
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| 5 | been [v-ing] for [adj] time | 60 |
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| 6 | [been] [v-ing] for [adj] time | 60 |
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| 7 | [be] saying for [adj] time | 5 |
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