| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was a long way [prep] | 40 |
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| 2 | was a long [noun sg] from | 33 |
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| 3 | was a long [noun sg] of | 26 |
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| 4 | was a long [noun sg] in | 12 |
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| 5 | was a long time [prep] | 10 |
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| 6 | was a long [noun sg] to | 8 |
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| 7 | was a long silence [prep] | 7 |
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| 8 | was a long [noun sg] before | 5 |
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