| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun] were [v-ing] [prep] its | 6 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] were [v-ing] [prep] its | 5 |
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| 3 | were [v-ing] [prep] its [noun] | 7 |
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| 4 | were [v-ing] [prep] its [noun sg] | 6 |
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