| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb base] been [verb] for [adj] | 358 |
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| 2 | been [verb] for [adj] years | 336 |
|
| 3 | [vb base] [verb] for [adj] years | 67 |
|
| 4 | [vb base] been [verb] for years | 46 |
|
| 5 | [vb base] been [verb] [adj] years | 11 |
|
| 6 | [vb base] been for [adj] years | 7 |
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