| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [conj] by the time | 644 |
|
| 2 | but by the [noun] | 507 |
|
| 3 | but by the [noun sg] | 455 |
|
| 4 | but [prep] the time | 333 |
|
| 5 | but by the time | 181 |
|
| 6 | but by [art] time | 181 |
|
| 7 | but by the time | 181 |
|
| 8 | but by [art] time | 181 |
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