| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were said [prep] | 191 |
|
| 2 | were say to | 176 |
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| 3 | were saying [prep] | 93 |
|
| 4 | were say about | 58 |
|
| 5 | were say by | 16 |
|
| 6 | were say for | 8 |
|
| 7 | were say in | 7 |
|
| 8 | were say on | 6 |
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