| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [vb pp] [conj] to [art] | 13 |
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| 2 | were [vb pp] as to [art] | 12 |
|
| 3 | were [vb pp] as to [art] | 12 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] [subord] to [art] | 12 |
|
| 5 | were [vb pp] [conj] to the | 11 |
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