| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun] were [vb pp] at a time | 11 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] were [vb pp] at a time | 9 |
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| 3 | were [vb pp] at a time [Wh adv] | 8 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] at a time when | 8 |
|
| 5 | were [vb pp] at a time when | 8 |
|
| 6 | were [vb pp] at a time [adv] | 8 |
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