| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] be [v-ing] for [adj] year | 47 |
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| 2 | [verb] be [v-ing] for several year | 14 |
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| 3 | [vb past] be [v-ing] for several [noun] | 11 |
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| 4 | [vb past] be [verb] for several year | 9 |
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| 5 | [vb past] be [v-ing] [prep] several year | 6 |
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| 6 | [vb past] be [v-ing] for several year | 6 |
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| 7 | [vb past] be [v-ing] [prep] several year | 6 |
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| 8 | [vb past] [be] [v-ing] for several year | 6 |
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