| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] already in [noun sg] | 124 |
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| 2 | [was/were] already in [noun sg] | 124 |
|
| 3 | was already in [noun sg] | 70 |
|
| 4 | were already in [noun sg] | 54 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] already in place | 16 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] already in existence | 13 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] already in bed | 10 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] already in use | 9 |
|
| 9 | [was/were] already in hand | 5 |
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