| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | over a long period of [noun] | 75 |
|
| 2 | over a long period of [noun] | 75 |
|
| 3 | over a long period of [noun sg] | 72 |
|
| 4 | over a long period of time | 71 |
|
| 5 | over a long period of time | 71 |
|
