| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 80 |
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| 2 | be [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 78 |
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| 3 | be [v-ing] a long time | 38 |
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| 4 | be taking a long [noun sg] | 26 |
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| 5 | was [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 17 |
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| 6 | been [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 15 |
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| 7 | are [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 12 |
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| 8 | be waiting a long [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 9 | is [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 10 | be [v-ing] a long way | 11 |
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| 11 | be [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 12 | 're [v-ing] a long [noun sg] | 7 |
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