| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | has been [v-ing] for [adj] years | 57 |
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| 2 | [vb -s] been [v-ing] for [num] years | 53 |
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| 3 | [vb -s] been running for [adj] years | 14 |
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| 4 | [vb -s] been [v-ing] for three years | 8 |
|
| 5 | [vb -s] been [v-ing] for three years | 8 |
|
| 6 | [vb -s] been [v-ing] for [det] years | 7 |
|
| 7 | [vb -s] been trying for [adj] years | 5 |
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