| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [pron] [vb -s] been [adj] for years | 5 |
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| 2 | [vb -s] been [adj] for [adj] years | 33 |
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| 3 | [vb -s] been [adj] for [det] years | 17 |
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| 4 | [vb -s] been [adj] for [num] years | 16 |
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| 5 | [vb -s] been [adj] for many years | 9 |
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| 6 | [vb -s] been [adj] for many years | 9 |
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| 7 | [vb -s] been [adj] for some years | 6 |
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| 8 | [vb -s] been [adj] for some years | 6 |
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