| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it was a long [noun sg] | 196 |
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| 2 | it was a long time | 99 |
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| 3 | it was a long way | 27 |
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| 4 | it was a long while | 8 |
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| 5 | it was a long walk | 5 |
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