| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been [vb pp] for [adj] | 942 |
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| 2 | have [vb pp] for [adj] years | 239 |
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| 3 | been [vb pp] for [adj] years | 191 |
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| 4 | have been [vb pp] [adj] years | 71 |
|
| 5 | have been for [adj] years | 45 |
|
| 6 | have been [vb pp] for years | 28 |
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