| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [v-ing] [to-vb] an | 71 |
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| 2 | was trying [verb] an | 21 |
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| 3 | was going [verb] an | 17 |
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| 4 | was [v-ing] to have an | 13 |
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| 5 | was [v-ing] have an | 13 |
|
| 6 | was [v-ing] to make an | 8 |
|
| 7 | was beginning [verb] an | 8 |
|
| 8 | was [v-ing] make an | 8 |
|
| 9 | was [v-ing] get an | 5 |
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