| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | to be [verb] a long | 15 |
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| 2 | [prep] be [v-ing] a long | 8 |
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| 3 | [prep] be [vb pp] a long | 7 |
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| 4 | [prep] be take a long | 6 |
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| 5 | [prep] be taking a long | 6 |
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