| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [adj] for a long | 62 |
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| 2 | been [adj] for a long | 34 |
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| 3 | was [adj] for a long | 13 |
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| 4 | be silent for a long | 11 |
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| 5 | be ill for a long | 8 |
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| 6 | be [adj] for a long | 7 |
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| 7 | be dead for a long | 5 |
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| 8 | be unemployed for a long | 5 |
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