| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had been [vb pp] for [adj] | 249 |
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| 2 | been [vb pp] for [adj] years | 191 |
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| 3 | had [vb pp] for [adj] years | 84 |
|
| 4 | had been [vb pp] [adj] years | 49 |
|
| 5 | had been for [adj] years | 12 |
|
| 6 | had been [vb pp] for years | 10 |
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