| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] were [v-ing] a | 225 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] were [v-ing] for | 201 |
|
| 3 | [noun pl] [v-ing] for a | 187 |
|
| 4 | were [v-ing] for a | 142 |
|
| 5 | [noun pl] were for a | 11 |
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