| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a [adj -er] period [prep] | 63 |
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| 2 | a [adj -er] period of | 58 |
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| 3 | a longer period [prep] | 29 |
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| 4 | a further period [prep] | 22 |
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| 5 | an [adj -er] period [prep] | 10 |
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| 6 | a earlier period [prep] | 10 |
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| 7 | a shorter period [prep] | 7 |
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| 8 | a [adj -er] period in | 6 |
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