| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had been [vb pp] for [adj] years | 36 |
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| 2 | [vb past] been [vb pp] for [num] years | 20 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] been [vb pp] for [det] years | 18 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] been [vb pp] for many years | 11 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] been [vb pp] for many years | 11 |
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