| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] be for [adj] years | 13 |
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| 2 | [vb past] been for [adj] years | 12 |
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| 3 | [vb past] [been] for [adj] years | 12 |
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| 4 | had [be] for [adj] years | 12 |
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| 5 | [vb past] [be] for [det] years | 10 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] [be] for many years | 7 |
|
| 7 | [vb past] [be] for many years | 7 |
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