| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] a few [noun] | 27 |
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| 2 | [was/were] [v-ing] a few [noun pl] | 27 |
|
| 3 | was [v-ing] a few [noun] | 16 |
|
| 4 | were [v-ing] a few [noun] | 11 |
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