| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [vb pp] at the beginning [prep] | 45 |
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| 2 | [was/were] [verb] at the beginning of | 44 |
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| 3 | was [verb] at the beginning [prep] | 36 |
|
| 4 | were [verb] at the beginning [prep] | 9 |
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