| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | gradually [prep] a period [prep] | 7 |
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| 2 | gradually over a period [prep] | 7 |
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| 3 | gradually [prep] a period of | 7 |
|
| 4 | gradually [prep] a period [prep] | 7 |
|
| 5 | gradually [prep] a period of | 7 |
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