| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had [been] [prep] [adj] years | 13 |
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| 2 | had been [prep] [adj] years | 13 |
|
| 3 | had [been] for [adj] years | 12 |
|
| 4 | had [been] for [adj] years | 12 |
|
| 5 | had [been] [prep] [det] years | 10 |
|
| 6 | had [been] [prep] many years | 7 |
|
| 7 | had [been] [prep] many years | 7 |
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