| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb base] be for a [adj] time | 8 |
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| 2 | [vb base] [been] for a [adj] time | 8 |
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| 3 | [vb base] [be] for a long time | 8 |
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| 4 | [vb base] been for a [adj] time | 8 |
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| 5 | [vb base] [be] for a long time | 8 |
|
| 6 | [vb base] [be] for a [adj] time | 8 |
|
| 7 | have [be] for a [adj] time | 7 |
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