| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be many years [adv] | 23 |
|
| 2 | was [det] years [adv] | 23 |
|
| 3 | be [det] years ago | 22 |
|
| 4 | be some years [adv] | 16 |
|
| 5 | be [det] years [adv] | 10 |
|
| 6 | be [det] years away | 9 |
|
| 7 | be several years [adv] | 6 |
|
| 8 | is [det] years [adv] | 5 |
|
| 9 | be [det] years later | 5 |
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