| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been a long time | 74 |
|
| 2 | 's been a long [noun sg] | 55 |
|
| 3 | had been a long [noun sg] | 43 |
|
| 4 | have been a long day | 32 |
|
| 5 | has been a long [noun sg] | 31 |
|
| 6 | have been a long [noun sg] | 9 |
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