| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] the [adj] time | 13 |
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| 2 | was [v-ing] the [adj] time | 8 |
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| 3 | be [v-ing] the [adj] time | 8 |
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| 4 | be [v-ing] the whole time | 6 |
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| 5 | be [v-ing] the whole time | 6 |
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| 6 | be [v-ing] the [num ord] time | 5 |
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| 7 | be [v-ing] the last time | 5 |
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| 8 | be [v-ing] the last time | 5 |
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