| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the [noun sg] they had been | 52 |
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| 2 | the [noun sg] they have been | 30 |
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| 3 | the [noun sg] they 've been | 22 |
|
| 4 | the way they have been | 20 |
|
| 5 | the time they have been | 9 |
|
| 6 | the past they have been | 8 |
|
| 7 | the [noun sg] they 'd been | 5 |
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