| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] silent for a [adj] | 18 |
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| 2 | was silent for a [adj] | 16 |
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| 3 | [was/were] silent for a long | 11 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] silent for a [adj] | 11 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] silent for a long | 11 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] silent for a [det] | 7 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] silent for a few | 7 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] silent for a few | 7 |
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