| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [prep] the [noun] | 7856 |
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| 2 | was [prep] the [noun sg] | 6627 |
|
| 3 | be [prep] the time | 234 |
|
| 4 | [be] [prep] the time | 234 |
|
| 5 | was [prep] [art] time | 154 |
|
| 6 | was [prep] [art] time | 154 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] [prep] the time | 144 |
|
| 8 | was [prep] the time | 117 |
|
| 9 | was [prep] the time | 113 |
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