| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had been [v-ing] for | 496 |
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| 2 | had be waiting for | 82 |
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| 3 | had be looking for | 34 |
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| 4 | had be working for | 24 |
|
| 5 | had be pressing for | 14 |
|
| 6 | had be hoping for | 13 |
|
| 7 | had be missing for | 13 |
|
| 8 | had be trying for | 11 |
|
| 9 | had be searching for | 10 |
|
| 10 | had be fighting for | 9 |
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| 11 | had be playing for | 9 |
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| 12 | had be running for | 9 |
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| 13 | had be doing for | 8 |
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| 14 | had be going for | 8 |
|
| 15 | had be walking for | 6 |
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| 16 | had be preparing for | 6 |
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| 17 | had be living for | 5 |
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| 18 | had be talking for | 5 |
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