| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [verb] a long time | 15 |
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| 2 | was [verb] a long time | 15 |
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| 3 | was [vb pp] a long time | 9 |
|
| 4 | was take a long time | 6 |
|
| 5 | was [v-ing] a long time | 6 |
|
| 6 | was taking a long time | 5 |
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