| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a long way [prep] [v-ing] | 184 |
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| 2 | a long way towards [v-ing] | 79 |
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| 3 | a long way to [v-ing] | 64 |
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| 4 | a long way from [v-ing] | 22 |
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| 5 | a long way [prep] explaining | 18 |
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| 6 | a long way in [v-ing] | 12 |
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| 7 | a long way [prep] meeting | 10 |
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| 8 | a long way [prep] making | 9 |
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| 9 | a long way [prep] helping | 8 |
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| 10 | a long way [prep] providing | 6 |
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| 11 | a long way [prep] solving | 6 |
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| 12 | a long way [prep] achieving | 5 |
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| 13 | a long way [prep] ensuring | 5 |
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