| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [v-ing] [adv] for a [adj] time | 17 |
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| 2 | [v-ing] [adv] [prep] a long time | 15 |
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| 3 | [v-ing] [adv prt] [prep] a [adj] time | 14 |
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| 4 | going [adv] [prep] a [adj] time | 9 |
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| 5 | [v-ing] [adv] [prep] a [adj] time | 8 |
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| 6 | [v-ing] on [prep] a [adj] time | 5 |
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| 7 | [v-ing] on [prep] a [adj] time | 5 |
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