| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] been [v-ing] for [art] | 150 |
|
| 2 | had be [v-ing] for [art] | 124 |
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| 3 | [vb past] be [v-ing] for a | 76 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] be [v-ing] for the | 63 |
|
| 5 | 'd be [v-ing] for [art] | 26 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] be looking for [art] | 17 |
|
| 7 | [vb past] be [v-ing] for an | 16 |
|
| 8 | [vb past] be waiting for [art] | 12 |
|
| 9 | [vb past] be hoping for [art] | 10 |
|
| 10 | [vb past] be working for [art] | 9 |
|
| 11 | [vb past] be trying for [art] | 7 |
|
| 12 | [vb past] be doing for [art] | 6 |
|
| 13 | [vb past] be pressing for [art] | 5 |
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