| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | they were given the [noun sg] | 21 |
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| 2 | they were [vb pp] the opportunity | 7 |
|
| 3 | they were told the [noun sg] | 6 |
|
| 4 | they were [vb pp] the right | 5 |
|
| 5 | they were offered the [noun sg] | 5 |
|
| 6 | they were [vb pp] the chance | 5 |
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