| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [vb pp] for [adj] years | 482 |
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| 2 | [vb past] be [vb pp] for [adj] | 259 |
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| 3 | [vb past] [vb pp] for [adj] years | 89 |
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| 4 | [vb past] be [vb pp] [adj] years | 49 |
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| 5 | [vb past] be for [adj] years | 13 |
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| 6 | [vb past] be [vb pp] for years | 11 |
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