| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be for [adj] years | 140 |
|
| 2 | be for many [noun] | 80 |
|
| 3 | be for many [noun pl] | 73 |
|
| 4 | be for [det] years | 73 |
|
| 5 | be [prep] many years | 56 |
|
| 6 | be for many years | 55 |
|
| 7 | be for many year | 55 |
|
| 8 | [be] for many years | 55 |
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