| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | over a [adj] period [prep] time | 113 |
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| 2 | over a [adj] period of time | 113 |
|
| 3 | over a long period [prep] time | 71 |
|
| 4 | over a short period [prep] time | 7 |
|
| 5 | over a considerable period [prep] time | 7 |
|
| 6 | over a prolonged period [prep] time | 7 |
|
| 7 | over a given period [prep] time | 5 |
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