| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have been for [adj] years | 45 |
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| 2 | [verb] been for [adj] years | 45 |
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| 3 | had been for [adj] [noun] | 27 |
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| 4 | had been for [adj] [noun pl] | 17 |
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| 5 | had been [prep] [adj] years | 13 |
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| 6 | had [be] for [adj] years | 12 |
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| 7 | [vb past] been for [adj] years | 12 |
|
| 8 | had been for [adj] year | 12 |
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| 9 | had [been] for [adj] years | 12 |
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| 10 | had be for [adj] years | 12 |
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