| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a long way towards [v-ing] the | 30 |
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| 2 | a long way to [v-ing] the | 15 |
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| 3 | a long way [prep] explaining the | 6 |
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| 4 | a long way [prep] meeting the | 5 |
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| 5 | a long way in [v-ing] the | 5 |
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| 6 | a long way from [v-ing] the | 5 |
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