| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [v-ing] to the [noun sg] | 84 |
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| 2 | were [v-ing] to a [noun sg] | 38 |
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| 3 | were going to [art] [noun sg] | 23 |
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| 4 | were coming to [art] [noun sg] | 21 |
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| 5 | were [v-ing] to an [noun sg] | 12 |
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| 6 | were listening to [art] [noun sg] | 11 |
|
| 7 | were [v-ing] to [art] end | 10 |
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| 8 | were talking to [art] [noun sg] | 9 |
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| 9 | were responding to [art] [noun sg] | 6 |
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