| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had been [adj] for some time | 28 |
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| 2 | has been [adj] for some time | 27 |
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| 3 | have been [adj] for some time | 11 |
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| 4 | have been available for some time | 7 |
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| 5 | have been ill for some time | 6 |
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| 6 | have been clear for some time | 5 |
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| 7 | have been concerned for some time | 5 |
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