| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [v-ing] for the [noun sg] | 75 |
|
| 2 | were waiting for the [noun] | 21 |
|
| 3 | were [v-ing] for the [noun pl] | 13 |
|
| 4 | were heading for the [noun] | 12 |
|
| 5 | were [v-ing] for the [noun prp] | 9 |
|
| 6 | were looking for the [noun] | 7 |
|
| 7 | were preparing for the [noun] | 6 |
|
| 8 | were calling for the [noun] | 5 |
|
| 9 | were working for the [noun] | 5 |
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