| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were standing [prep] the [noun] | 85 |
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| 2 | were standing [prep] the [noun sg] | 78 |
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| 3 | were standing on the [noun] | 26 |
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| 4 | were standing on the [noun] | 26 |
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| 5 | were standing in the [noun] | 23 |
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| 6 | were standing in the [noun] | 23 |
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| 7 | were standing at the [noun] | 11 |
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| 8 | were standing at the [noun] | 11 |
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| 9 | were standing by the [noun] | 9 |
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| 10 | were standing by the [noun] | 9 |
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| 11 | were standing [prep] the [noun pl] | 6 |
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