| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been for years | 27 |
|
| 2 | [verb] been for years | 27 |
|
| 3 | [vb base] been for years | 10 |
|
| 4 | [vb -s] been for years | 9 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] been for years | 8 |
|
| 6 | have been for years | 8 |
|
| 7 | has been for years | 7 |
|
| 8 | had been for years | 6 |
|
