| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [verb] at [adj] stage | 20 |
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| 2 | was [vb pp] at [adj] stage | 18 |
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| 3 | was [verb] at [det] stage | 13 |
|
| 4 | was [verb] at this stage | 10 |
|
| 5 | was [verb] at this stage | 10 |
|
| 6 | was [verb] at one stage | 6 |
|
| 7 | was [verb] at one stage | 6 |
|
| 8 | was [verb] at [num] stage | 6 |
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