| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be a long [noun sg] before | 8 |
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| 2 | [was/were] a long [noun sg] before | 6 |
|
| 3 | was a long [noun sg] before | 5 |
|
| 4 | [be] a long time before | 5 |
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