| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had been [adj] for [adj] years | 46 |
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| 2 | had been [adj] for [num] year | 33 |
|
| 3 | had been married for [adj] year | 14 |
|
| 4 | had been [adj] for [det] year | 13 |
|
| 5 | had been dead for [adj] year | 6 |
|
| 6 | had been [adj] for several year | 5 |
|
| 7 | had been [adj] for several year | 5 |
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