| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [v-ing] for a [noun] | 80 |
|
| 2 | were [v-ing] for a [noun sg] | 76 |
|
| 3 | were looking for a [noun] | 29 |
|
| 4 | were going for a [noun] | 10 |
|
| 5 | were waiting for a [noun] | 7 |
|
| 6 | were hoping for a [noun] | 6 |
|
