| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | have taken a long time | 22 |
|
| 2 | had [vb pp] a long time | 22 |
|
| 3 | have waited a long time | 17 |
|
| 4 | have [vb pp] a long time | 15 |
|
| 5 | has [vb pp] a long time | 13 |
|
| 6 | 've [vb pp] a long time | 11 |
|
| 7 | have [vb pp] a long time | 8 |
|
| 8 | have spent a long time | 7 |
|
| 9 | have happened a long time | 5 |
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