| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] a [noun sg] for the | 204 |
|
| 2 | was a [noun] for the | 196 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] a matter for the | 23 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] a matter for the | 23 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] a victory for the | 10 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] a victory for the | 10 |
|
| 7 | were a [noun] for the | 8 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] a tendency for the | 6 |
|
| 9 | [was/were] a tendency for the | 6 |
|
| 10 | [was/were] a question for the | 5 |
|
| 11 | [was/were] a question for the | 5 |
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