| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun sg] was [vb pp] [det] years | 23 |
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| 2 | [noun sg] be [vb pp] many years | 9 |
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| 3 | [noun sg] be [vb pp] some years | 8 |
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| 4 | [noun sg] be [vb pp] several years | 6 |
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