| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [adj] for a [noun] | 257 |
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| 2 | was [adj] for a [noun sg] | 253 |
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| 3 | was silent for a [noun] | 90 |
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| 4 | was [adj] for a moment | 84 |
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| 5 | was [adj] for a moment | 84 |
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| 6 | was [adj] for a while | 24 |
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| 7 | was [adj] for a while | 24 |
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| 8 | was [adj] for a man | 10 |
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| 9 | was possible for a [noun] | 10 |
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| 10 | was [adj] for a man | 10 |
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| 11 | was ready for a [noun] | 10 |
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| 12 | was [adj] for a time | 8 |
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| 13 | was [adj] for a time | 8 |
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| 14 | was responsible for a [noun] | 8 |
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| 15 | was good for a [noun] | 8 |
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| 16 | was quiet for a [noun] | 7 |
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| 17 | was due for a [noun] | 7 |
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| 18 | was [adj] for a minute | 6 |
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| 19 | was [adj] for a minute | 6 |
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| 20 | was desperate for a [noun] | 6 |
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| 21 | was notable for a [noun] | 5 |
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| 22 | was important for a [noun] | 5 |
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| 23 | was necessary for a [noun] | 5 |
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