| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [v-ing] a [adj] deal | 17 |
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| 2 | were [v-ing] a [adj] deal | 16 |
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| 3 | were getting a [adj] deal | 8 |
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| 4 | were [v-ing] a great deal | 7 |
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| 5 | were [v-ing] a great deal | 7 |
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| 6 | were [v-ing] a good deal | 6 |
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| 7 | were [v-ing] a good deal | 5 |
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