| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] [be] [verb] for [det] years | 38 |
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| 2 | [vb past] [be] [v-ing] for [det] years | 20 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] [be] [vb pp] for [det] years | 18 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] [be] [adj] for [det] years | 14 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] [be] [adj] for [det] years | 14 |
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