1 Nephi 16:21

Now it came to pass that I, Nephi,

having been afflicted with my brethren because of the loss of my bow,

and their bows having lost their springs,

it began to be exceedingly difficult,

yea, insomuch that we could obtain no food.

it began to be exceedingly difficult,

began - 13 occurrences in 11 verses - 1 Nephi 16:20, 21,   17:2, 17, 19,   18:9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24

began to - 13 occurrences in 11 verses - 1 Nephi 16:20, 21,   17:2, 17, 19,   18:9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24

began to be - 4 occurrences in 4 verses - 1 Nephi 16:21,   17:19,   18:13, 14

began to be exceedingly - 2 occurrences in 2 verses - 1 Nephi 16:21,   18:14