| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] by a [adj] | 359 |
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| 2 | [pron] were [vb pp] by [adj] | 292 |
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| 3 | [pron] were [vb pp] by a | 198 |
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| 4 | [pron] were [vb pp] a [adj] | 65 |
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| 5 | [pron] [vb pp] by a [adj] | 39 |
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