| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were at a [adj] [noun sg] | 36 |
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| 2 | were at a [adj] [noun sg] | 26 |
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| 3 | were at an [adj] [noun sg] | 13 |
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| 4 | were at a [adj] stage | 8 |
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| 5 | were at a low [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 6 | were at a low [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 7 | were at a [adj] ebb | 6 |
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