| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun sg] they have been [v-ing] | 90 |
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| 2 | [noun] they had been [v-ing] | 59 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] they have been [v-ing] | 50 |
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| 4 | [noun] they have been [v-ing] | 41 |
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| 5 | [noun] they 've been [v-ing] | 33 |
|
| 6 | year they have been [v-ing] | 15 |
|
| 7 | years they have been [v-ing] | 14 |
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| 8 | [noun] they 'd been [v-ing] | 13 |
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| 9 | [noun] they have been waiting | 10 |
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| 10 | [noun prp] they have been [v-ing] | 6 |
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| 11 | months they have been [v-ing] | 5 |
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| 12 | month they have been [v-ing] | 5 |
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