| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [vb pp] for many years | 73 |
|
| 2 | [vb past] [vb pp] for many years | 20 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] be [vb pp] for many | 15 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] be [vb pp] for years | 11 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] be for many years | 7 |
|
