| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] a [adj] | 1772 |
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| 2 | [v-ing] a [adj] time | 358 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] a [adj] time | 342 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [v-ing] [adj] time | 35 |
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