| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] a [adj] time | 13 |
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| 2 | were [vb pp] a [adj] time | 12 |
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| 3 | were [vb pp] a [adj] time | 9 |
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| 4 | were [vb pp] a long time | 6 |
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| 5 | were [vb pp] a long time | 6 |
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