| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [v-ing] to be | 268 |
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| 2 | were going to be | 198 |
|
| 3 | were beginning to be | 21 |
|
| 4 | were trying to be | 7 |
|
| 5 | were hoping to be | 5 |
|
| 6 | were proving to be | 5 |
|
| 7 | were expecting to be | 5 |
|
