| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] a much [adj] period | 23 |
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| 2 | [prep] a much [adj -er] period | 23 |
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| 3 | [prep] a much long period | 16 |
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| 4 | [prep] a much longer period | 16 |
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| 5 | over a much [adj] period | 10 |
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| 6 | over a much [adj] period | 10 |
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| 7 | for a much [adj] period | 9 |
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| 8 | for a much [adj] period | 9 |
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| 9 | [prep] a much short period | 6 |
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| 10 | [prep] a much shorter period | 6 |
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