| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb pp] [prep] a long period | 67 |
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| 2 | [vb pp] [prep] a long period | 53 |
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| 3 | [vb pp] over a long period | 44 |
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| 4 | [vb pp] over a long period | 44 |
|
| 5 | [vb pp] for a long period | 14 |
|
| 6 | [vb pp] [prep] a longer period | 14 |
|
| 7 | [vb pp] for a long period | 14 |
|
| 8 | developed [prep] a long period | 5 |
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