| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] [prep] a long period [prep] | 42 |
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| 2 | [verb] [prep] a long period [prep] | 38 |
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| 3 | [verb] [prep] a long period of | 34 |
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| 4 | [verb] [prep] a long period of | 34 |
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| 5 | [vb pp] [prep] a long period [prep] | 32 |
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| 6 | [verb] over a long period [prep] | 17 |
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| 7 | [verb] for a long period [prep] | 12 |
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