| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been for [adj] years | 45 |
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| 2 | have [been] for [adj] years | 45 |
|
| 3 | have [been] for [det] years | 34 |
|
| 4 | have [been] for many years | 23 |
|
| 5 | have [been] for many years | 23 |
|
| 6 | has [been] for [adj] years | 21 |
|
| 7 | had [been] for [adj] years | 12 |
|
| 8 | have [been] for [num] years | 11 |
|
| 9 | have [been] for some years | 7 |
|
| 10 | have [been] for some years | 7 |
|
| 11 | have [been] for [adj] years | 6 |
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