| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun sg] was simply an [noun sg] | 10 |
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| 2 | [noun sg] was merely an [noun sg] | 10 |
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| 3 | [noun sg] was also an [noun sg] | 9 |
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| 4 | [noun sg] was just an [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 5 | [noun sg] was [adv] an attempt | 7 |
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| 6 | [noun sg] was [adv] an excuse | 6 |
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| 7 | [noun sg] was [adv] an extension | 5 |
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| 8 | [noun sg] was only an [noun sg] | 5 |
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