| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but there was a [noun sg] | 185 |
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| 2 | but there [was/were] a lot | 24 |
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| 3 | but there were a [noun sg] | 15 |
|
| 4 | but there [was/were] a number | 5 |
|
| 5 | but there [was/were] a problem | 5 |
|
| 6 | but there [was/were] a couple | 5 |
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