| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a short period [prep] | 133 |
|
| 2 | a short period [prep] | 126 |
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| 3 | a short period of | 91 |
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| 4 | a short period of | 91 |
|
| 5 | a short period in | 13 |
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| 6 | a short period in | 13 |
|
| 7 | a shorter period [prep] | 7 |
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