| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a long time [prep] | 333 |
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| 2 | a long time [prep] | 331 |
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| 3 | a long time in | 85 |
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| 4 | a long time for | 71 |
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| 5 | a long time before | 26 |
|
| 6 | a long time to | 26 |
|
| 7 | a long time with | 22 |
|
| 8 | a long time on | 19 |
|
| 9 | a long time after | 15 |
|
| 10 | a long time at | 12 |
|
| 11 | a long time by | 9 |
|
| 12 | a long time over | 7 |
|
| 13 | a long time without | 6 |
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