| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [adj] for a [noun sg] | 294 |
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| 2 | was [adj] for a [noun sg] | 253 |
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| 3 | [was/were] silent for a [noun sg] | 99 |
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| 4 | [was/were] [adj] for a moment | 92 |
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| 5 | were [adj] for a [noun sg] | 41 |
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| 6 | [was/were] [adj] for a while | 26 |
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| 7 | [was/were] ready for a [noun sg] | 16 |
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| 8 | [was/were] responsible for a [noun sg] | 13 |
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| 9 | [was/were] [adj] for a time | 11 |
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| 10 | [was/were] [adj] for a man | 11 |
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| 11 | [was/were] possible for a [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 12 | [was/were] desperate for a [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 13 | [was/were] due for a [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 14 | [was/were] quiet for a [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 15 | [was/were] good for a [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 16 | [was/were] [adj] for a minute | 6 |
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| 17 | [was/were] necessary for a [noun sg] | 5 |
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| 18 | [was/were] important for a [noun sg] | 5 |
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