| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a brief period [prep] [noun] | 34 |
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| 2 | a brief period [prep] [noun sg] | 25 |
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| 3 | a brief period of [noun] | 23 |
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| 4 | a brief period of [noun] | 23 |
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| 5 | a brief period [prep] [noun prp] | 9 |
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| 6 | a brief period in [noun] | 5 |
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| 7 | a brief period in [noun] | 5 |
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