| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | over a prolonged period [prep] time | 7 |
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| 2 | over a prolonged period [prep] [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 3 | over a prolonged period of [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 4 | over a prolonged period of [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 5 | over a prolonged period [prep] [noun sg] | 7 |
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